Kaloomteʼ Bahlam

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

Footnotes
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  1. Martin & Grube 2008, p.38.

References
  • 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.


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