Yax Nuun Ahiin I

Yax Nuun Ahiin I
Ajaw
Yax Nuun Ahiin I's portrait on Stela 4
King of Tikal
Reign12 September 379 – 17 June 404
PredecessorChak Tok Ichʼaak I
SuccessorSihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II
BornTeotihuacan?
Died17 June 404
Tikal
Burial
Temple 34 (Burial 10)
SpouseLady K'inich
IssueSihyaj Chan K'awiil II
FatherSpearthrower Owl
ReligionMaya religion
SignatureYax Nuun Ahiin I's signature

Yax Nuun Ahiin I, also known as Curl Snout and Curl Nose (died 17 June 404?), was a 4th-century ruler of the Maya city of Tikal. His name, when transcribed, is YAX-?-AH:N, translated "First ? Crocodile". He took the throne on 12 September 379 and reigned until his death.[N 1][1] He is referred to by the Mayan title ajaw, meaning lord.


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  1. ^ Martin & Grube 2008, p. 32