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Yaxchilán,
State Chiapas, México Structure 33: Lintel 3 Late Classic (600-900 AD) 756 AD, Ŧ Yaxun Balam (Bird Jaguar) IV (752-772 AD) |
Comments: Yaxun Balam IV on the day of his enthronement, 29 April, 752 AD. The king's activities included performing dance of "dispersing of drops" with the k'awiil scepter and other ceremonial attributes on the occasion of important festivals and anniversaries of historical events. |
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