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
Ajaw
Stela 10 representing Kaloomteʼ Bahlam.
King of Tikal
Reign19 April 511 - c.527
(with co-ruler (wife?) Lady of Tikal)
PredecessorChak Tok Ichʼaak II
SuccessorBird Claw
Diedafter c. 527
SpouseLady of Tikal (possibly)
ReligionMaya religion
SignatureKaloomteʼ Bahlam's signature

Notes

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  1. ^ The ruler's name, when transcribed is KALO꞉M[TEʼ]?[BAHLAM], Martin & Grube 2008, p.38.

Footnotes

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  1. ^ a b Martin & Grube 2008, p.38.

References

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  • 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 Ajaw or lord of Tikal
c.511-527
with Lady of Tikal co-ruler
Succeeded by