Itzamnaaj Bahlam III


Itzamnaaj Bahlam III was a Maya ruler of the city of Yaxchilan which is now located in Chiapas, Mexico. He rose to power in October 681 and continued to rule until his death in June 742. Itzamnaaj Bahlam III is best known for the many buildings and stelae he commissioned during his rule, many of which are still found at Yaxchilan today. A spouse to Lady Ik' Skull who herself ruled for a time.