Sak Kʼukʼ

Mayan queen of the Palenque dynasty

Sak Kʼukʼ - Mayan queen of the Palenque dynasty
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None
None years ago

Died

September 12th, 640
1384 years ago — None years old

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Leaders & Politicians

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Mexico

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Sak Kʼukʼ served as a queen in the Palenque dynasty during the Classic Maya period. She was the daughter of an earlier ruler and succeeded her husband as the ruler of Palenque after his death. Her reign was marked by significant architectural and artistic achievements, including the construction of temples and monuments that stand as testaments to the cultural achievements of the Maya civilization. Following her death, she was succeeded by her son, who would continue the family's influence and legacy in the region.

Ruling as queen of the Palenque dynasty

Building significant architectural monuments

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