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Kaloomteʼ Bahlam

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Kaloomteʼ Bahlam,[N 1] also known as Curl Head (died after c. 527), was an ajaw or lord of the Maya city of Tikal. He took the throne on c. 511.[1] He co-ruled with a Lady of Tikal. The monuments associated with Kaloomteʼ Bahlam are Stelae 10, 12 and 25.[1]

Reign19 April 511 - c.527
(with co-ruler (wife?) Lady of Tikal)
SuccessorBird Claw
Diedafter c. 527
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Kaloomteʼ Bahlam
Ajaw
Stela 10 representing Kaloomteʼ Bahlam.
King of Tikal
Reign19 April 511 - c.527
(with co-ruler (wife?) Lady of Tikal)
PredecessorChak Tok Ichʼaak II
SuccessorBird Claw
Diedafter c. 527
SpouseLady of Tikal (possibly)
ReligionMaya religion
SignatureKaloomteʼ Bahlam's signature
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  1. The ruler's name, when transcribed is KALO꞉M[TEʼ]?[BAHLAM], Martin & Grube 2008, p.38.

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