Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil I#Biography
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| name =Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil I
| title =Ajaw
| image =File:MutalImage3.jpg
| image_size =200px
| caption = Jasaw Chan K'awiil's portrait on Stela 16
| reign =3 May 682 - 734
| coronation =
| full name =
| predecessor =Nuun Ujol Chaak
| successor =Yikʼin Chan Kʼawiil
| spouse =Lady Lahan Unen Moʼ
| issue =Yikʼin Chan Kʼawiil
| royal house =
| father =Nuun Ujol Chaak
| mother =Lady Jaguar Seat
| birth_date =before 682
| birth_place = Tikal
| death_date =734
| death_place = Tikal
| date of burial =
| place of burial =Temple 1 (Burial 116)
| religion =Maya religion
| signature =Jasaw Chan K'awiil I.svg
|}}
Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil IThe ruler's name, when transcribed is ja-sa-wa CHAN-na-KʼAWI꞉L-la, translated "Kʼawiil that Clears? the Sky", Martin & Grube 2008, p.44. also known as Ruler A, Ah Cacao and Sky Rain (before 682–734), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne on May 3, 682, and reigned until his death.These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Accession: 9.12.9.17.16 5 Kib 14 Sotzʼ, Martin & Grube 2008, p.44.Martin & Grube 2008, p.44.
Biography
Before advances in the decipherment of the Maya script revealed this reading of his name, this ruler was also known to researchers as Tikal Ruler A, Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil or by the nickname Ah Cacao.
One of the most celebrated of Tikal's rulers, Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil's reign came at the end of a 130-year-long hiatus in Tikal's historical record, and his defeat of the rival Maya city of Calakmul in 695 is seen to represent a resurgence in the strength and influence of Tikal.Martin & Grube 2008, pp.44-45.
Two structures at Tikal in particular are associated with Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil. Tikal Temple I is a classically Petén-styled stepped pyramid structure which served as this ruler's tomb, although it is unclear whether it was built for this specific purpose. Tikal Temple II served as the tomb for his wife, Lady Lahan Unen Moʼ (died c.704).Martin & Grube 2008, pp.46-47. His successor was his son Yikʼin Chan Kʼawiil.
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- {{cite book|author=Martin, Simon|author-link=Simon Martin (Mayanist)|author2=Nikolai Grube|author2-link=Nikolai Grube|year=2008|title=Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya|location=London and New York|publisher=Thames & Hudson|edition=2nd|isbn=9780500287262|oclc=191753193}}
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