Pomona, Tabasco

Pomona, Tabasco, Mexico

Pomona is a Maya archaeological site in the Mexican state of Tabasco, about 30 miles (50 km) east of Palenque.

History

There are texts at Pomona referring to dates as early as 297 CE, but little more is known from this time period.[1]

In 659 CE, Palenque captured six lords in battle. One was said to be from Pipa', a location associated with the site of Pomona. Another Pipa' lord was said to have died in 663.[2]

A king of Pomona rose to the throne under the supervision of K'inich Kan Bahlam III of Palenque in 751 CE.[3]

In March 792 CE, Piedras Negras attacked Pomona and took prisoners. It attacked and took prisoners again two years later. The defeated king at Pomona was named 'Kuch' Bahlam.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Martin & Grube (2000), p.140
  2. ↑ Martin & Grube (2000), p.164-165
  3. ↑ Martin & Grube (2000), p.174
  4. ↑ Martin & Grube (2000), p.152-153

Reference List

Martin, Simon; Nikolai Grube (2000). Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya. London and New York: Thames & Hudson. ISBN 0-500-05103-8. OCLC 47358325. Invalid |name-list-format=scap (help)

Coordinates: 17°17′26″N 91°20′29″W / 17.2905°N 91.3413°W