Historical eventSeptember 12379

Yax Nuun Ahiin I

Yax Nuun Ahiin I (depicted) took the throne as the ruler (ajaw) of the Mayan city of Tikal.

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When
Thursday, September 12 3791647 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
4th century · 370s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 379.

What happened

Yax Nuun Ahiin I (depicted) took the throne as the ruler (ajaw) of the Mayan city of Tikal.

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When did Yax Nuun Ahiin I happen?

September 12 379 — 1647 years ago, on a Thursday.

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