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Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil I
Ajaw
Jasaw Chan K'awiil's portrait on Stela 16
King of Tikal
Reign	3 May 682 - 734
Predecessor	Nuun Ujol Chaak
Successor	Yikʼin Chan Kʼawiil
Born	before 682 Tikal
Died	734 Tikal
Burial	Temple 1 (Burial 116)
Spouse	Lady Lahan Unen Moʼ
Issue	Yikʼin Chan Kʼawiil
Father	Nuun Ujol Chaak
Mother	Lady Jaguar Seat
Religion	Maya religion
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Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil I also known as Ruler A, Ah Cacao and Sky Rain (before 682–734), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne on May 3, 682, and reigned until his death.

Biography

Before advances in the decipherment of the Maya script revealed this reading of his name, this ruler was also known to researchers as Tikal Ruler A, Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil or by the nickname Ah Cacao.

One of the most celebrated of Tikal's rulers, Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil's reign came at the end of a 130-year-long hiatus in Tikal's historical record, and his defeat of the rival Maya city of Calakmul in 695 is seen to represent a resurgence in the strength and influence of Tikal.

Two structures at Tikal in particular are associated with Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil. Tikal Temple I is a classically Petén-styled stepped pyramid structure which served as this ruler's tomb, although it is unclear whether it was built for this specific purpose. Tikal Temple II served as the tomb for his wife, Lady Lahan Unen Moʼ (died c.704). His successor was his son Yikʼin Chan Kʼawiil.

Notes

1. The ruler's name, when transcribed is ja-sa-wa CHAN-na-KʼAWI꞉L-la, translated "Kʼawiil that Clears? the Sky", Martin & Grube 2008, p.44.
2. These are the dates indicated on the Maya inscriptions in Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, Accession: 9.12.9.17.16 5 Kib 14 Sotzʼ, Martin & Grube 2008, p.44.

Footnotes

1. ^ Martin & Grube 2008, p.44.
2. Martin & Grube 2008, pp.44-45.
3. Martin & Grube 2008, pp.46-47.

References

• Martin, Simon; Nikolai Grube (2008). Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya (2nd ed.). London and New York: Thames & Hudson. ISBN 9780500287262. OCLC 191753193.

v t e Tikal
Rulers	Yax Ehb Xook Foliated Jaguar Animal Headdress Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil I Unen Bahlam Kʼinich Muwaan Jol Chak Tok Ichʼaak I Yax Nuun Ahiin I Sihyaj Chan Kʼawiil II Kʼan Chitam Chak Tok Ichʼaak II Lady of Tikal Kaloomteʼ Bahlam Bird Claw Wak Chan Kʼawiil Animal Skull 23rd Ruler 24th Ruler Nuun Ujol Chaak Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil I Yikʼin Chan Kʼawiil 28th Ruler Yax Nuun Ahiin II Nuun Ujol Kʼinich Dark Sun Jewel Kʼawiil Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil II
Pyramids	Temple I Temple II Temple III Temple IV Temple V Temple VI Temple 33
Architectural Groups	Central Acropolis Mundo Perdido North Acropolis Plaza of the Seven Temples Twin-pyramid complex
See also: Maya city

• Monarchs of Tikal
• 7th century in the Maya civilization
• 8th century in the Maya civilization
• 7th-century monarchs in North America
• 8th-century monarchs in North America
• 7th-century births
• 734 deaths
• 7th century in Guatemala
• 8th century in Guatemala