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History: April 3 (#2)

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History: April 3 (#2)
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April 3, 686

Maya king Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk' assumes the crown of Calakmul.

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On April 3, in the year 686: Maya king Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk' assumes the crown of Calakmul. The Maya civilization was a Mesoamerican civilization that existed from antiquity to the early modern period.

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Why April 3, 686 matters: Maya king Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk' assumes the crown of Calakmul. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: April 3, 686 Medieval societies developed long-distance trade, craft traditions, urban life, and learning institutions that shaped later centuries. The event on this day: Maya king Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk' assumes the crown of Calakmul. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_civilization (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)