Dark Sun (Maya ruler)

Dark Sun[N 1] (fl. 810), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He ruled c.810 and was probably the son of Nuun Ujol K'inich. The monuments associated with Dark Sun are: Stela 24; Altar 7; Temple 3 Lintel 2?.[1]

Dark Sun
Ajaw of Tikal
Dark Sun's glyph.
Reignc.810
PredecessorNuun Ujol K'inich
SuccessorJewel K'awiil
FatherNuun Ujol K'inich?
ReligionMaya religion

Notes

  1. The ruler's name, when transcribed is tz'a?-no?-CH'E:N?-na, Martin & Grube 2008, p.52.

Footnotes

  1. Martin & Grube 2008, p.52.

References

  • Martin, Simon; Nikolai Grube (2008). Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya (2nd ed.). London and New York: Thames & Hudson. ISBN 9780500287262. OCLC 191753193.
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Nuun Ujol K'inich
Ajaw of Tikal
c.810
Succeeded by
Jewel K'awiil


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