Tzi-B'alam
Ajaw of Copan
About Tzi-B'alam
Tzi-Bʼalam was the tenth ruler of Copan. He was nicknamed Moon Jaguar by archaeologists. He was a son of Bʼalam Nehn, the 7th ruler. He was enthroned in May 553. His surviving monuments were found in the modern village of Copán Ruinas, which was a major complex during the Classic period. The most famous construction dating to his reign is the elaborate Rosalila phase of Temple 16, discovered entombed intact under later phases of the temple during archaeological tunneling work.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tzi-B'alam?
ajaw of Copan
When was Tzi-B'alam born?
Tzi-B'alam was born in Copán.
When did Tzi-B'alam die?
Tzi-B'alam died on 26 October 578 in Copán.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tzi-B'alam. https://biography.guide/tzi-b-alam/
MLA: "Tzi-B'alam." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tzi-b-alam/.
Chicago: "Tzi-B'alam." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tzi-b-alam/.
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