Kaloomteʼ Bahlam
Appearance
Kaloomte' Bahlam | |
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Ajaw or lord of Tikal 19th in the line with co-ruler Lady of Tikal | |
Reign | c.511-527 |
Predecessor | Chak Tok Ich'aak II |
Successor | Bird Claw |
Died | after c. 527 |
Religion | Maya religion |
Kaloomte' Bahlam,[N 1] also known as Curl Head (died after c. 527), was an ajaw or lord of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne on c. 511.[1] He co-ruled with a Lady of Tikal. The monuments associated with Kaloomte' Bahlam are Stelae 10, 12 and 25.[1]
Notes
- ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is KALO:M[TE']?[BAHLAM], Martin & Grube 2008, p.38.
Footnotes
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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.