Schele, Linda, and David A. Freidel. 1990.A Forest of Kings: The Untold Story of the Ancient Maya. New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc.: 250-251, Fig. 6: 16
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Text of panel from Temple of the Sun, with secondary texts from central image. Records birth of GIII in mythological times (A1-D6)and relating this date to the dedication of the Temple of the Sun (D16-012). Also records the designation of K'an Joy Chitam II and Kan B'alam II as heirs (016-Q10); and a war event (P14-Q16). The secondary texts record Kan B'alam II's accession and heir designation.
Notes or Gallery Text
Accession of Kan Balam II: 9.12.11.12.10 8 Ok 3 Kayab. Dedication of Temple of the Sun: 9.12.18.5.17 3 Kaban 15 Mol.
