The Battle of Tikal: How a Maya King Conquered the Star War
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In 562 CE, Tikal suffered one of the most devastating defeats in Maya history. The city of Mutal was conquered by Caracol and its ally Calakmul, leading to a 130-year dark age. Lucas and Luna explore the records of Stela 6, the role of Lady Batz' Ek' of Palenque, and the geopolitical chess match that reshaped the Maya lowlands. Drawing on the Caracol Altar 21 and the Star War glyph, they reconstruct the battle and its aftermath. Plus, Lucas reflects on how the Tikal diaspora colonies preserved the k'uhul ajaw lineage until Jasaw Chan K'awiil I resurrected the city. A story of resilience, economic warfare, and the limits of divine kingship.
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