When archaeologists unearthed burnt royal remains at Ucanal, it signified the ruthless eradication of the old regime by a new leader, who burned and buried them to assert authority.
Papmalil's rise as the 'western overlord' marked the fall of the K'anwitznal dynasty, indicating a period of prosperity following the destruction of the old regime.
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