Ajen Yohl Mat
Ajen Yohl Mat[N 1] also known as Aj Neʼ Ohl Mat, Ac Kan and Ahl Lawal Mat, (died August 8, 612) was an ajaw of the Maya city-state of Palenque. He acceded to the throne on January 1, 605 and ruled until his death.[N 2][1] He was probably the son of Yohl Ikʼnal or Sak Kʼukʼ and the brother of Janahb Pakal or Kʼinich Janaab Pakal I.[2] During his reign, his kingdom was invaded on April 4, 611 by Scroll Serpent, ruler of the Kaan kingdom (Calakmul).[1]
| Ajen Yohl Mat | |
|---|---|
| Ajaw of Palenque | |
| King of Palenque | |
| Reign | 1 January 605 – 8 August 612 |
| Predecessor | Yohl Ikʼnal |
| Successor | Sak Kʼukʼ |
| Born | Palenque |
| Died | 11 August 612 Palenque |
| Father | Kʼan Moʼ Hix (if mother is Sak Kʼukʼ) Janahb Pakal (a possibility if mother is Yohl Ikʼnal) |
| Mother | Yohl Ikʼnal or Sak Kʼukʼ |
| Religion | Maya religion |
| Signature |  |
Notes
- The ruler's name, when transcribed is AJ-je-ne-(Y)O꞉L m-ta.
- These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Acceded: 9.8.11.9.10 8 Ok 18 Muwan and Died: 9.9.19.4.6 2 Kimi 14 Mol.
Sources
- Skidmore, Joel (2010). The Rulers of Palenque (PDF) (Fifth ed.). Mesoweb Publications. p. 54. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
- Skidmore, Joel (2010). The Rulers of Palenque (PDF) (Fifth ed.). Mesoweb Publications. pp. 56–57. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
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