About K’ahk’ Xiiw Chan Chaahk
K’ahk’ Xiiw Chan Chaahk was a politician.
K'ahk' Xiiw Chan Chaahk (ruled c. 644 CE to c. 680 CE) was a Maya ruler of Naranjo who suffered a defeat by Caracol, probably in 680 CE. He is sometimes known as K'ahk' Skull Chan Chaak, a nickname bestowed by archaeologists before they could read the word "Xiiw." He was the 37th ruler of Naranjo according to inscriptions at the site, and succeeded the little-known K'uxaj. She was not related to K'ahk' Xiiw Chan Chaahk, but her husband K'ahk' U ? Chan Chaahk may have been a cousin.
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