Martin Stower Wrote:
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> This when the presumable object was to show him in
> a good light.
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> M.

Prompted by Merrell's comment I watched it again.

I now understand better what you meant about "hand waving / fading"
Clearly, there is no evidence extant for this supposed 17th year, even he alludes to it no longer visible.

I think he is relying on Petrie, and is unware of the mistake (you highlighted previously). Went looking for it and used his monstrous imagination .
LOL! even SC knows or thinks it (17th date) is " Date signs in the pyramid of Neferirkare at Abusir"