← Explore on the interactive map

Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk'

Type Figure Region Calakmul Time c. 649–697 Also known as Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk'、Jaguar Paw Smoke、Claw of Yaxha、Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ak'

Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk' (c. 649–697), seventh-century Snake Dynasty ruler of Calakmul, acceded c. 686; his defeat by Palenque c.…

Timeline

  1. 686Calakmul · CampecheSucceeded Yuknoom Ch'en II as an important late Snake Dynasty ruler, continuing claims of overlordship over the cities of the Maya Lowlands.
  2. 690–695Western Maya Lowlands · PeténMilitary confrontation with Palenque broke out; c. 695 Palenque won a major victory under K'an B'alam II, and Snake Dynasty control of the western lowlands was checked.

Sources