Itzamnaaj Bahlam III (standing left) on Lintel 24 with his aunt-wife, Lady Xoc
King of Yaxchilan
Reign
23 October 681–15 June 742
Predecessor
Yaxun Bʼalam III
Successor
Yaxun Bʼalam IV
Born
647
Died
15 June 742(742-06-15) (aged 94–95)
Consort
Lady Xoc (aunt) Lady Eveningstar of Calakmul Lady Sak Bʼiyaan[1]
Issue
Yaxun Bʼalam IV
Father
Yaxun Bʼalam III
Mother
Lady Pacal
Religion
Maya religion
Itzamnaaj Bahlam III (also styled Itzamnaaj B'alam, Shield Jaguar) (647 - June 15, 742) was a Mayan king of the city of Yaxchilan which is now located in Chiapas, Mexico. He rose to power in October 681 and continued to rule until his death in June 742. Itzamnaaj Bahlam III is best known for the many buildings and stelae he commissioned during his rule, many of which are still found at Yaxchilan today.[2] He was spouse to Lady Ik' Skull who herself ruled for a time.[citation needed]
^The Ancient Maya by Robert J. Sharer and Loa P. Traxler
^Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens, Second Edition, Thames & Hudson, Martin and Grube, 2008, pg. 123
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