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18 Rabbit

Type Figure Region North America Time c. 675–738 Also known as Waxaklajuun Ubaah Kawiil

18 Rabbit (Waxaklajuun Ub'aah K'awiil), 13th ruler of the Copan dynasty (c. 695–738 CE), expanded temples and stelae including Altar Q and the Hierog…

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  1. c. 675–695Copan · Copan18 Rabbit was the son of Smoke Imix; he grew up in the Copan royal palace and received priestly and military training in preparation for succeeding to the throne.
  2. 695–738Copan · CopanAfter his accession he greatly expanded the Copan architectural complex, building Altar Q, the Hieroglyphic Stairway, and numerous temples and stelae, achieving the height of Classic-period art. He had backed the Quirigua ruler K'ak' Tiliw Chan Yopaat, but conflict broke out when the vassal state rebelled.

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