Kaloomteʼ 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 Kaloomteʼ Bahlam are Stelae 10, 12 and 25.[1]
Kaloomteʼ Bahlam | |
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Ajaw | |
King of Tikal | |
Reign | 19 April 511 - c.527 (with co-ruler (wife?) Lady of Tikal) |
Predecessor | Chak Tok Ichʼaak II |
Successor | Bird Claw |
Died | after c. 527 |
Spouse | Lady of Tikal (possibly) |
Religion | Maya religion |
Signature |
Notes
edit- ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is KALO꞉M[TEʼ]?[BAHLAM], Martin & Grube 2008, p.38.
Footnotes
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References
edit- 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.