Itzamnaaj Bʼalam II

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Itzamnaaj Bʼalam II was a prominent Classic-period Maya king known for his extensive building projects and hieroglyphic inscriptions that greatly expanded the political and cultural influence of his city-state.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Classic-period Maya ruler
Maya king
human
aimOfPolicy consolidation of Yaxchilán’s power
extension of dynastic influence
associatedWith Usumacinta River region NERFINISHED
site core of Yaxchilán
child Yaxun Bʼalam IV NERFINISHED
chronologicalContext Late Classic Maya period NERFINISHED
conflict wars with neighboring Maya polities
country Yaxchilán NERFINISHED
culture Maya civilization NERFINISHED
era Classic period of Maya civilization
father Yaxun Bʼalam III NERFINISHED
hasDynasty Yaxchilán dynasty NERFINISHED
hasTitle Itzamnaaj Bʼalam NERFINISHED
Shield Jaguar II NERFINISHED
knownFor expansion of cultural influence of Yaxchilán
expansion of political influence of Yaxchilán
extensive building projects
hieroglyphic inscriptions
lintel monuments at Yaxchilán
language Classic Maya language NERFINISHED
mother Lady Pacal NERFINISHED
notableWork Yaxchilán Lintel 24 NERFINISHED
Yaxchilán Lintel 25 NERFINISHED
Yaxchilán Lintel 26 NERFINISHED
various carved stairways at Yaxchilán
patronOf hieroglyphic monument production
monumental architecture
politicalRole regional hegemon in the Usumacinta area
positionHeld ajaw
king of Yaxchilán
predecessor Yaxun Bʼalam III NERFINISHED
region Lowland Maya area NERFINISHED
reignEnd c. 742
reignStart c. 681
religion Maya religion
representedAs ritual participant in bloodletting scenes
warrior-king in Maya art
residence Yaxchilán NERFINISHED
sexOrGender male
significantEvent accession to the throne of Yaxchilán
spouse Lady Ikʼ Skull NERFINISHED
Lady Xoc NERFINISHED
successor Yaxun Bʼalam IV NERFINISHED

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Yaxchilán hasRuler Itzamnaaj Bʼalam II