Ahkal Mo' Naab' II

Ahkal Mo ' Nahb II ( born September 3, 523; † July 21 570) was a ruler ( Ajaw ) of the Mayan city of Palenque. He ruled on 2 May 565 to his death.

Origin and family

Ahkal Mo ' Nahb II was ( Long Count 9.4.9.0.4, Calendar Round 7 K'an mol 17) was born on 3 September 523. He was a grandson of his namesake Ahkal Mo ' Nahb I. His family relationship to his predecessor K'an Joy Chitam I. remain a mystery. His successor, Kan Bahlam I was probably his younger brother.

Reign

He ascended the throne on May 2, 565 ( 9.6.11.5.1, 1 Imix 4 Sip ), 85 days after the death of his predecessor K'an Joy Chitam I. From his short reign, apart from celebrations to a jubilee events not known. Ahkal Mo ' Nahb II died on July 21, 570 ( 9.6.16.10.7, 9 Manik ' 5 Yaxk'in ) to have, apparently without leaving an heir. The throne was then vacant for almost two years. Only in April 572 Kan Balam I. was officially enthroned as the new ruler.