Ancient stone carvings of Mayan figures and symbols on a wall.

Yaxun Bʼahlam IV

(Bird Jaguar IV)

Ancient Maya king from Yaxchilán (709–68 CE)

Ruled the Maya city-state of Yaxchilán in Chiapas, Mexico. The son of Lady Ik’ Skull (Lady Eveningstar) and Itzamnaaj B'ahlam III (Shield Jaguar), he was born into the royal line of the powerful ancient Maya city-state of Yaxchilán.

Maya pyramid with steps leading to a building at the top, surrounded by lush green trees and a group of tourists in front.
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Ancient stone wall with carved bas-reliefs, including a prominent carved figure of a Mayan or Aztec deity or ruler in profile, wearing a headdress, with other intricate carvings and symbols in the background.
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