The Maya Chronicles

First Chronicle (the Series of Katuns from Mani)

1This is the arrangement of the katuns since the departure was made from the land, from the house Nonoual, where were the four Tutulxiu, from Zuiva at the west ; they came from the land Tulapan, having formed a league.

2Four katuns had passed in which they journeyed when they arrived here with Holon Chantepeuh and his followers. When they set out for this country it was the eighth ahau. The sixth ahau, the fourth ahau,%the second ahau (passed), four score years and one year, for it was the first year of the thirteenth ahau when they arrived here in this country; four score years and one year in all had passed since they departed from the land and came here, to the province Chacnouitan. These were years 81.

3The eighth ahau, the sixth ahau ; in the second ahau Ahmekat Tutulxiu arrived at Chacnouitan ; they were in Chacnouitan five score years lacking one year ; these were years 99.

4Then took place the discovery of the pro-

5vince Ziyan caan or Bakhalal ; the fourth ahau, the second ahau, the thirteenth ahau, three score years they ruled Ziyan caan when they descended here : in these years that they ruled Bakhalal it occurred then that Chichen Itza was discovered. 60 years.

6The eleventh ahau, the ninth ahau, the seventh ahau, the fifth ahau, the third ahau, the first ahau, six score years, they ruled at Chichen Itza ; then they abandoned Chichen Itza and went to live at Chanputun ; there those of Itza, holy men, had their houses ; these were years 1 20.

7In the sixth ahau the land of Chanputun was seized. The fourth ahau, the second ahau, the thirteenth ahau, the eleventh ahau, the ninth ahau, the seventh ahau, the fifth ahau, the third ahau, the first ahau, the twelfth ahau, the tenth ahau ; the eighth ahau Chanputun was abandoned ; thirteen score years Chanputun was ruled by the Itza men when they came in search of their houses a second time ; in this katun those of Itza were under the trees, under the boughs, under the branches, to their sorrow ; the years that passed were 260.

8The sixth ahau, the fourth ahau, two score years, (had passed) when they came and estab-

9lished their houses a second time, and they lost Chakanputun ; these were years 40.

10In the katun the second ahau Ahcuitok Tutulxiu founded (the city of) Uxmal ; the second ahau, the thirteenth ahau, the eleventh ahau, the ninth ahau, the seventh ahau, the fifth ahau, the third ahau, the first ahau, the twelfth ahau, the tenth ahau ; ten score years they ruled wjth the governor of Chichen Ytza and Mayapan ; these were years 200.

11Then were the katuns eleventh ahau, ninth ahau, sixth ahau ; in the eighth ahau the governor of Chichen Itza was driven out on account of his plotting against Hunac Eel ; and this happened to Chac Xib Chac of Chichen Itza on account of his plotting against Hunac Eel the governor of Mayapan, the fortress. Four score years and ten years, and it was the tenth year of the eighth ahau that it was depopulated by Ah Zinteyut Chan, with Tzuntecum, and Taxcal, and Pantemit, Xuchueuet and Ytzcuat and Kakaltecat : these were the names of the seven men of Mayapan 90.

12In this eighth ahau they went to the fortress of the ruler of Ulmil on account of his banquet to Ulil ruler of Itzmal ; they were thirteen divisions of warriors when they were dispersed by

13Hunac Eel, in order that they might know what was to be given ; in the sixth ahau it ended, one score years and fourteen ; the years that passed were 34.

141 1. The sixth ahau, the fourth ahau, the second ahau, the thirteenth ahau, the eleventh ahau ; then was invaded the land of the fortress of Mayapan by the men of Itza and their ruler Ulmil -on account of the seizure of the castle by the joint government in the city of Mayapan ; four score years and three years ; the eleventh ahau had entered when Mayapan was depopulated by foreigners from the mountains in the midst of the city of Mayapan 83.

15In the eighth ahau Mayapan was depopulated ; then were the sixth ahau, the fourth ahau, the second ahau ; during this year the Spaniards first passed and first came to this land the province of Yucatan, sixty years after the fortress was depopulated. 60.

16The thirteenth ahau ; the eleventh ahau took place the pestilence in the fortresses and the smallpox; in the thirteenth ahau Ahpula died; for six years the count of the thirteenth ahau will not be ended ; the count of the year was toward the East, the month Pop began with (the

17day) fourth Kan ; the eighteenth day of the month Zip (that is), 9 Imix, was the day on which Ahpula died ; and that the count may be known in numbers and years it was the year 1536, sixty years after the fortress was destroyed.

18The count of the eleventh ahau was not ended when the Spaniards, mighty men, arrived from the east ; they came, they arrived here in this land; the ninth ahau Christianity began; baptism took place ; also in this katun came the first bishop Toroba by name; this was the year 1544.

19In the seventh ahau died the first bishop de Landa; in the fifth katun the Fathers first settled at Mani, in the year 1550.

201 6. As this year was passing the fathers settled upon the water 1552

211 7. As this year was passing the auditor came and the hospital was built J559

221 8. As this year was passing the first governor Dr. Quijada, arrived here — 1560

23As this year was passingthe hanging took place 1562

24As this year was passing the Governor Marshall came and built the reservoirs 1563

25As this year was passing the smallpox occurred 1609

26As this year was passing those of Tekax were hanged 1610

27As this year was passing the towns were written down by Judge Diego Pareja 161 1

Second Chronicle (the Series of Katuns from Tizimin)

28The eighth ahau. The sixth ahau. The fourth ahau.

29The second ahau ; four score years and one year to the first year of the thirteenth ahau.

30The thirteenth ahau. The eighth ahau. The sixth ahau.

31The fourth ahau ; Mekat Tutulxiu arrived at Chacnabiton ; five score years lacking one year.

32The eighth ahau ; it occurred that Chichen

33Itza was learned about ; the discovery of the province of Zian can took place.

34The fourth ahau. The second ahau.

35The thirteenth ahau ; then Pop was counted in order.

36The eleventh ahau. The ninth ahau. The seventh ahau. The fifth ahau.

37The first ahau; ten score years they ruled Chichen Itza, then it was destroyed and they went to live at Chakanputun, where were the houses of those of Itza, holy men.

38The sixth ahau ; the land of Chakanputun was seized.

39The fourth ahau.

40The second ahau.

41The thirteenth ahau.

42The eleventh ahau.

43The seventh ahau.

44The twelfth ahau.

45The eighth ahau ; Chakanputun was abandoned ; for thirteen score years Chakanputun was ruled by the men of Itza ; then they came in search of their houses a second time ; and they lost the road to Chakanputun ; in this katun those of Itza were under the trees, under the boughs, under the branches, to their sorrow.

46Thefourthahau: two score years, and they came and established their houses a second time; when they lost the road to Chakanputun.

47The second ahau.

48The thirteenth ahau.

49The eleventh ahau.

50The seventh ahau.

51The twelfth ahau.

52The tenth ahau ; Ahzuitok Tutulxiu founded

53Uxmal : ten score years had passed when they established the territory of Uxmal. 9,10. The eleventh ahau.

54The seventh ahau.

55The twelfth ahau.

56The eighth ahau ; the ruler deserted (depopulated) Chichen Itza, on account of the

57plot of Hunac Ceel ; Ahzinteyut Chan, Tzumtecum, Taxal, Pantemit, Xuchueuet, Itzcoat, Kakalcat, these were the names of the seven men ; on account of the banquet with Ulil, ruler of Itzmal ; there were thirteen divisions of warriors when they were driven out by Hunac Ceel, in order that they might know what was to be given. 1 1. The sixth ahau.

58The fourth ahau : two score years ; then the ruler seized the land on account of the plot of Hunac Ceel.

59The second ahau.

60The thirteenth ahau.

61The eleventh ahau.

62The seventh ahau.

63The twelfth ahau.

64The eighth ahau ; fighting took place in the fortress Mayapan, on account of the seizure of the castle, and on account of the joint government in the city of Mayapan.

65The second ahau : on the thirteenth foreigners passed, they say for the first time, to this land, the province Yucatan ; four score years and thirteen.

66The eleventh ahau.

67The seventh ahau.

68The twelfth ahau.

69The eighth ahau.

70The fourth ahau.

71The second ahau.

72The thirteenth ahau.

73The eleventh ahau.

74The eighth ahau; Mayapan was depopu-

75lated by foreigners from the mountains ; ten score years and four score years.

76The fourth ahau ; the pestilence, the general

77death, took place in the fortress. The second ahau ; the smallpox took place. The thirteenth ahau ; the death of Ahpulha

78took place; it was the sixth year when ended

79the count of the thirteenth ahau; the count of the year was from the east, (the month) Pop passed on the fifth kan ; on the eighteenth of (the month) Zip, 9 Imix, was the day Ahpulha died; it was the year 1536.

80The eleventh ahau; foreigners arrived —

81mighty men from the east ; they came, they arrived here in this land. The ninth ahau ; Christianity began ; baptism took place ; also in this katun came the first bishop Toral; the year which was passing was — 1544.

82The seventh ahau; bishop Landa died in

831 6. The fifth ahau ; the Fathers settled at Mani ;

84the year that was passing was 1 550 ; in the year 1552 they settled upon the water. 17> J559 ! this Year came the auditor and built the Hospital.

851 8. 1560; this year arrived Doctor Quixada,

86the first governor here in this land.

871562 ; this year took place the hanging.

881563 ; this year came Mariscal.

891569 ; this year smallpox occurred.

901610; this year those of Tekax were hanged.

911 6 1 1 ; this year the towns were written down

Third Chronicle (the Series of Katuns of Chumayel)

92This is the Record of the count of the katuns from when took place the discovery of Chichen Itza ; this is written for the town in order that it maybe known by whoever wishes to know as to the counting of the katuns.

93VI. In the sixth ahau took place the discovery of Chichen Itza. IIII. This is the fourth ahau.

94II. The second ahau. XIII. The thirteenth ahau ; Pop was set in

95XI. The eleventh ahau. IX. The ninth ahau. VII. The seventh ahau. V. The fifth ahau. III. The third ahau. I. The first ahau. XII. The twelfth ahau. X. The tenth ahau ; Chichen Itza was 158

96abandoned ; at this time it took place that thirteen divisions of warriors went to Chakanputun for houses.

97VI. The sixth ahau.

98IIII. The fourth ahau ; the land was taken in possession by those of Chakanputun.

99II. The second ahau. XIII. The thirteenth ahau. XI. The eleventh ahau. IX. The ninth ahau. VII. The seventh ahau. V. The fifth ahau. III. The third ahau. I. The first ahau. XII. The twelfth ahau.

100X. The tenth ahau.

101VIII. The eighth ahau: Chakanputun was deserted by the men of Itza when they came in search of their houses for the second time ; thirteen divisions of warriors dwelt in the houses at Chakanputun; in this katun those of Itza were under the trees, under

102the boughs, under the branches, to their misery.

103VI. The sixth ahau. IV. The fourth ahau.

104II. The second ahau. XIII. The thirteenth ahau. XI. The eleventh ahau. IX. The ninth ahau. VII. The seventh ahau. V. The fifth ahau. III. The third ahau. I. The first ahau. XII. The twelfth ahau.

105X. The tenth ahau.

106VIII. The eighth ahau : the men of Itza were driven out of their houses a second time because of the plot of Hunac Ceel, because of the festivities with those of Itzmal ; thirteen divisions of warriors dwelt there when they were driven out by Hunnac Ceel in order that those of Itza might know what was to be given.

107VI. The sixth ahau.

108IIII. The fourth ahau ; the territory of the fortress of Mayapan was seized by

109the men of Itza as also the houses by those of Itzamal because of the plotting - - - - of Hunnac Ceel.

110II. The second ahau. XIII. The thirteenth ahau.

111XI. The eleventh ahau. IX. The ninth ahau. VII. The seventh ahau. V. The fifth ahau.

112III. The third ahau. I. The first ahau.

113XII. The twelfth ahau. X. The tenth ahau.

114VIII. The eighth ahau : there was fighting in the fortress of Mayapan because of the seizure of the fortress and the fortified town by the joint government in the city of Mayapan.

115VI. The sixth ahau.

116IV. The fourth ahau : the pestilence took

117place, the general death took place in the fortress.

118II. The second ahau ; the smallpox broke out.

119XIII. The thirteenth ahau ; Ahpula died

120the sixth year ; the count of the years

121was toward the east : (the month) Pop began on 4 Kan to the east *

122the day on which Ahpula NapotXiu died in the year of the Lord 158.

123XI. The eleventh ahau : the mighty men came from the East, they brought the sickness ; they arrived for the first time in this country we Maya men say in the year 1513. IX. The ninth ahau : Christianity began ; baptism took place ; also in this katun arrived bishop Toral here ; also the hanging ceased in the year 1546.

124VII. The seventh ahau ; bishop Landa died. V. The fifth ahau. III. The third ahau.

Fourth Chronicle (the Series of Katuns from the Codex Perez)

125The Record of the Katuns by the men of Itza called the Maya Katuns.

126The twelfth ahau. The tenth ahau. The eighth ahau.

127The sixth ahau ; the well dressed ones were driven out.

128The fourth ahau.

129The second ahau.

130The thirteenth ahau.

131The eleventh ahau.

132The seventh ahau.

133The fifth ahau; the town was destroyed by Kinich kakmo, ruler of Itzmal, and Pop Hoi Chan on account of Hunnac Ceel.

134The first ahau; the remainder of the Itzas at L 169

135Chichen were driven out; on the third year in the

136The twelfth ahau.

137The eighth ahau; in this katun was founded a city by the remainder of the Itzas coming out of the woods from under the branches, from the midst of Xuluc Mul as it is called ; they came from there and established the land called Zaclactun Mayapan, in the seventh year of the eighth Ahau katun; in this katun perished Chakanputun by fire, which destroyed it quickly, and suddenly consumed it.

138The sixth ahau. The fourth ahau. The second ahau. The thirteenth ahau. The eleventh ahau. The ninth ahau. The seventh ahau.

139The fifth ahau ; foreigners came seeking men to eat; "breechless foreigners" they were called; the country was not depopulated by them.

140The first ahau; the district in the middle of Mayapan (or Tancah Mayapan) was depopulated

141in the first year of the first ahau katun; there went forth the governor Tutul, with the chiefs of the country and four divisions from the towns; in this katun the men in the centre of the town (or of Tancah) were driven out, and the chiefs of the country lost their power.

142The twelfth ahau: the stone of Otzmal was taken.

143The tenth ahau ; the stone of Zizal was taken.

144The eighth ahau ; the stone of Kancaba was taken.

145The sixth ahau ; the stone of Hunnacthi was taken.

146The fourth ahau ; the stone of Ahtiku was taken ; in this katun took place the pestilence, in the fifth year in the fourth ahau katun.

147The second ahau ; the stone of Chacalna was taken.

148The thirteenth ahau ; the stone of Euan was taken.

149The eleventh ahau : in the time of its beg-in-

150ning, the stone of Coloxpeten was taken ; in this katun died Ahpula Napotxiu, in the first year of the eleventh ahau ; it was also in this katun that the Spaniards first arrived here in this land, in the seventh year of the eleventh ahau katun; also Chris-

151tianity began in the year fifteen hundred and nineteen, the year of our Lord 1519.

152The ninth ahau ; no stone was taken at this time ; in this katun first came the bishop Brother Francisco Toral ; he arrived in the sixth year of the ninth ahau katun.

153The seventh ahau; no stone was taken: in this katun died Bishop Landa ; then also ended the bishop his successor.

Fifth Chronicle (the Chronicle of Chac Xulub Chen)

154The fourth ahau was the name of the katun ; the births took place ; — ; the towns were taken possession of by the rulers.

155It was the thirteenth katun in which they ruled ; these were their names while they ruled.

156The fourth ahau was the name of the katun ; in it they arrived, the Great Arrival, the Less Arrival, as they are called.

157It was the thirteenth katun in which they ruled, in which they took names, at that time, while they resided here ; in the thirteenth the residence was continued, they resided here.

158The fourth ahau katun ; then took place the search for Chichen Itza ; at that time they were marvelously improved by the fathers. They went forth in four divisions which were called the four territories. One division came forth from the east of Kin Colah Peten ; one division came forth from the north of Nacocob ; one division came forth from the gate of Zuyuua to the west; one division came forth from the mountains of Canhek, the Nine Mountains, as the land is called.

159The fourth ahau katun ; then took place the callingtogether of the four divisions, the four territories as they were called, and they arrived at Chichen Itza and were called the men of Itza. It was the thirteenth katun in which they ruled ; then the plottings were introduced by Hunnac Ceel, and the territories were destroyed. Then they went into the midst of the forests, into the midst of Xuluc Mul, so called. The fourth ahau katun ; then singing for their happiness took place. It was the thirteenth katun in which they governed and had heavy labor.

160The eighth ahau katun ; thus it took place that there arrived the remainder of the Itza men as they were called ; then they arrived ; and about that time they governed Chakanputun. In the thirteenth ahau katun those called the Maya men founded the city Mayapan. In the eighth ahau the towns were destroyed ; then they were driven wholly out of the province. In the sixth katun they were destroyed, and it was ended with those called Mayas. It was the eleventh ahau katun in which it ended with those called Mayas. The Maya men were all called Christians and came under the control of Saint Peter and the King, the rulers.