Tikal Stela 19

Description

Tikal Stela 19 is one of the latest monuments associated with the ruler Yax Nuun Ahiin II. It marks the first k'atun anniversary in 790 CE of the dedication of Twin Pyramid Group 4E-4 in 771 CE. The 9.18.0.0.0 (790 CE) k'atun anniversary was associated with the construction of Twin Pyramid Group 4E-3.

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Details
Title

Tikal Stela 19

Artist

Robertson, Merle Greene

Date Created

1969-07

Date Captured

2021-06-12

Description

Tikal Stela 19 is one of the latest monuments associated with the ruler Yax Nuun Ahiin II. It marks the first k'atun anniversary in 790 CE of the dedication of Twin Pyramid Group 4E-4 in 771 CE. The 9.18.0.0.0 (790 CE) k'atun anniversary was associated with the construction of Twin Pyramid Group 4E-3.

Topical Subject(s)

Indians of Central America
Mayan languages--Writing
Inscriptions, Hieroglyphic
Inscriptions, Mayan
Maya art

Temporal Subject(s)

Classic period, 200-900

Genre

Prints

Language

myn

Extent

76 x 46 inches

Form

Stone rubbings

File Type

image/jp2

Digital Origin

reformatted digital

Type of Resource

still image

Identifier (local)

LAL01_133_TIK_RL122_ST19_001

Physical Location

Tulane University. Latin American Library

URL

https://archives.tulane.edu/repositories/8/resources/2135

Rights

In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted. This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

Permissions

Open to the public. No known restrictions.

Contact Information

For further information, please contact the Latin American Library (lal@tulane.edu).