Ucha'an K'in B'alam
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Ucha'an K'in B'alam was the fourth Mayan
king
of Dos Pilas
. He is also known as the Ruler 3, Master of Sun Jaguar, Scroll-head God K, Spangle-head and Jewelled-head. His title was "He of Five Captives".
He reigned 727-741.
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The fact that Ucha'an K'in B'alam followed Itzamnaaj K'awiil on the throne even though the latter probably had a son, can be explained in this way: the royal prince was too young to assume the rulership on his own, so there was a need for his regent.
One depiction shows us Ucha'an K'in B'alam presiding over a ritual featuring a young boy, presumably the prince and his successor K'awiil Chan K'inich
.
Ucha'an K'in B'alam is famous for capturing Yich'aak B'alam
, king of Seibal
.
He erected victory monuments at both Dos Pilas and Aguateca
.
He died on May 28, 741.
. It seems that they had no children.
Maya civilization
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of Dos Pilas
Dos Pilas
Dos Pilas is a Pre-Columbian site of the Maya civilization located in what is now the department of Petén, Guatemala. It dates to the Late Classic Period, being founded by an offshoot of the dynasty of the great city of Tikal in AD 629 in order to control trade routes in the Petexbatún region,...
. He is also known as the Ruler 3, Master of Sun Jaguar, Scroll-head God K, Spangle-head and Jewelled-head. His title was "He of Five Captives".
He reigned 727-741.
Biography
His parents are not known. He was a successor of the king Itzamnaaj K'awiilItzamnaaj K'awiil
Itzamnaaj K'awiil was a Mayan king of Dos Pilas. He was the third known ruler of that place. He is also known as the Ruler 2 and Shield God K.-Biography:...
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The fact that Ucha'an K'in B'alam followed Itzamnaaj K'awiil on the throne even though the latter probably had a son, can be explained in this way: the royal prince was too young to assume the rulership on his own, so there was a need for his regent.
One depiction shows us Ucha'an K'in B'alam presiding over a ritual featuring a young boy, presumably the prince and his successor K'awiil Chan K'inich
K'awiil Chan K'inich
K'awiil Chan K'inich was the last Maya king of Dos Pilas. He is also known as the Ruler 4 and God K Sky Mahk'ina.He reigned from June 23, 741. Dates of his birth and death are unknown.-Biography:...
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Ucha'an K'in B'alam is famous for capturing Yich'aak B'alam
Yich'aak B'alam
-Biography:In AD 735 Ucha'an K'in B'alam - the fourth king of Dos Pilas kingdom - attacked Seibal, capturing Yich'aak B'alam. The captive king was not executed but rather became a vassal of his more powerful neighbour...
, king of Seibal
Seibal
Seibal, known as El Ceibal in Spanish, is a Classic Period archaeological site of the Maya civilization located in the northern Petén Department of Guatemala. It was the largest city in the Pasión River region....
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He erected victory monuments at both Dos Pilas and Aguateca
Aguateca
Aguateca is a Maya site located in northern Guatemala's Petexbatun Basin, in the department of Petén. The first settlements at Aguateca date to the Late Preclassic period , and the city was sacked and abandoned in the early 9th century. Aguateca sits on top of a tall limestone bluff, creating a...
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He died on May 28, 741.
Marriage
Ucha'an K'in B'alam married GI-K'awiil, Lady of CancuénCancuén
Cancuén is an archaeological site of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization, located in the Pasión subregion of the central Maya lowlands in the present-day Guatemalan Department of El Petén. The city is notable for having one of the largest palaces in the Maya world.- Ancient Cancuén :Cancuén was a...
. It seems that they had no children.