X-Nico

unusual facts about Maya city


C. Allen Thorndike Rice

In 1879, he became interested in international exploration, so he contributed funds to enable the Charnay Expedition to explore and photograph Mayan ruins in Mexico and Guatemala.



see also

Jasaw Chan K'awiil

Jasaw Chan K'awiil I (reigned 682-734 CE), ruler of the Maya city-state of Tikal identified as 26th in dynastic line from the founder, brought about a resurgence in Tikal's political fortunes

Jasaw Chan K'awiil II (fl. 869 CE), last-known ruler of the Maya city-state of Tikal, identifiable from extant inscriptions