Pakal the Great

GPTKB entity

Statements (109)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:nobility
gptkbp:architecture gptkb:Maya_civilization
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:Maya_art
gptkbp:artwork gptkb:Maya_art
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Palenque_archaeological_site
gptkb:Maya_rituals
gptkb:Maya_mythology
gptkb:Maya_mathematics
gptkb:Maya_civilization
gptkb:Maya_culture
gptkb:Christian_liturgy
Maya religion
Maya astronomy
Maya history
Maya economy
Maya sculpture
Maya society
Maya trade
Maya warfare
Maya heritage
Maya diplomacy
Maya inscriptions
Maya legacy
gptkbp:born March 23, 603 AD
March 23, 603
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Temple_of_the_Inscriptions
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:K'inich_Ahkal_Mo'_Nahb_II
gptkb:Yax_K'uk'_Mo'
gptkb:K'inich_Kan_B'alam_II
gptkbp:cultural_influence gptkb:Maya_civilization
gptkbp:death August 28, 683 AD
August 31, 683
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:Maya_hieroglyphs
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:nobility
gptkbp:died_in 683 AD
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Palenque_dynasty
gptkb:Pakal_dynasty
gptkbp:famous_landmark gptkb:Palenque's_Palace
gptkb:Palenque's_Temple_of_the_Inscriptions
gptkb:Palenque's_Temple_of_the_Sun
gptkbp:father gptkb:K'inich_Janaab'_Pakal
gptkbp:historical_period Classic Maya period
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the most famous Maya rulers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pakal the Great
gptkbp:influence_on gptkb:Maya_civilization
Maya religion
Maya politics
gptkbp:known_for his tomb
building the Temple of the Inscriptions
expanding the city of Palenque
his elaborate tomb
gptkbp:language Mayan languages
gptkbp:location gptkb:Palenque
gptkbp:mother Lady Zac-Kuk
gptkbp:notable_burials gptkb:Temple_of_the_Inscriptions
gptkbp:notable_event increased military strength
increased population density
established trade routes
increased agricultural production
developed a system of taxation
promoted the arts and sciences
established a legal code
increased agricultural diversity
ascended to the throne at age 12
celebrated the 9th baktun
constructed ceremonial ball courts
constructed public buildings
constructed the Palace of Palenque
constructed the Temple of the Cross
constructed the Temple of the Foliated Cross
constructed the Temple of the Sun
constructed water management systems
created a system of writing
defeated rival city-states
developed a calendar system
developed a system of astronomy
developed a tribute system
enhanced the city's defenses
established a royal lineage
established a system of education
established a system of trade fairs
established diplomatic relations with other cities
expanded the elite class
expanded the territory of Palenque
increased the influence of Palenque in the region
increased the use of ceramics
increased the use of textiles
influenced later Maya rulers
promoted religious ceremonies
promoted the use of jade in art
promoted the use of obsidian in tools
promoted trade with coastal regions
constructed the Temple of the Inscriptions as a funerary monument
gptkbp:notable_ruler gptkb:Palenque
gptkbp:reign 7th century
615-683 AD
gptkbp:reign_end 683 AD
gptkbp:reign_start 615 AD
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Mayan_religion
gptkbp:ruled 615 AD
gptkbp:significant_event ascension to the throne
death and burial
construction of the Temple of the Inscriptions
gptkbp:successor gptkb:K'inich_Ahkal_Mo'_Nahb_III
gptkb:K'inich_Kan_B'alam_II
gptkbp:title Ajaw
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Maya
gptkb:Maya_civilization
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4