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We have no doubt that the final death clause refers to the last Lord Shield Pacal date in the inscription, namely 9.12.11.5.18 6 Etz'nab 11 Yax. Our conclusion is confirmed on the Sarcophagus Lid edge (1-5), were the text begins with the 'birth' of Lord Shield Pacal followed by the 6 Etz'nab 11 Yax date.

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