Lady Yohl Ik'nal: Palenque's First Queen and the War with Calakmul
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This episode explores the reign of Lady Yohl Ik'nal, the first known female ruler of Palenque, who ascended to power in 583 CE. We delve into the political turmoil of the Classic Maya period, focusing on her defensive war against the powerful Kaanul dynasty of Calakmul in 599 CE. Learn how she navigated a succession crisis, led her city through a devastating defeat, and how her legacy shaped Palenque's later resurgence under K'inich Janaab Pakal. We examine the evidence from Palenque's inscriptions, including the Temple of the Cross and the Palace Tablet, and consider the challenges of reconstructing the life of a Maya queen from fragmentary texts. This episode covers the b'ak'tun cycles, the role of women in Maya kingship, and the shifting alliances of the western Maya lowlands.
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