Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II,
[The ruler's name, when transcribed is SIH-(Y)AJ-CHAN KʼAWI꞉L, translated "Sky-born Kʼawiil", Martin & Grube 2008, p.34.] also known as Storm Sky and Manikin Cleft Sky (died 3 February 456), was an ''
ajaw'' of the
Maya city of
Tikal. He took the throne on 26 November 411 and reigned until his death.
[These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Accession: 8.18.15.11.0 3 Ajaw 13 Sak and Death: 9.1.0.8.0 10 Ajaw 13 Muwan, Martin & Grube 2008, p.34.] He was a son of his predecessor
Yax Nuun Ahiin I and Lady Kʼinich, and a grandson of
Spearthrower Owl. Stela 31, erected during his reign, describes the death of his grandfather in 439; other monuments associated with Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II are Stelae 1 and possibly Stelae 28.
Tikal Temple 33
Tikal Temple 33 (referred to in archaeological reports as 5D-33) was a ancient Maya funerary pyramid located in the North Acropolis of the great Maya city of Tikal. The pyramid was centrally situated in the front row of structures facing onto t ...
was Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II's funerary pyramid and his tomb was located beneath it.
[Martin & Grube 2008, pp.34-36.]
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Monarchs of Tikal
5th century in the Maya civilization
5th-century monarchs in North America
Year of birth unknown
456 deaths
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