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Khafre

Have you heard of the great pyramids of Giza? How about the Sphinx? His human face resembles Khafre, and he stands guarding the pyramid in the middle (Khafre’s pyramid.) He is the son of Khufu, and father of Menkaure, who own the other two pyramids. His pyramid was built on a higher ground than his father’s, so it would appear larger, even though it is smaller.

A harsh, tyrannical, ruler, Khafre, Son of Khufu, Father of Menkaure, was born in 2575 bc, in Egypt. He also died in Egypt in 2465 bc. His reign is believed to have lasted for about 24 yrs, or so it says on Prince Nekure’s tomb. The other possibility is 26 yrs. He is thought to rule Egypt from about 2520 - 2494.

Khafre succeeded Djedefre, his older half brother. He became the fourth king of the fourth dynasty. Khafre took the title Djedefre had created for himself “son of Re”. Khafre’s pyramid is very complicated, with 23 statues of Horus and himself. The pyramid’s ancient name meant Khafre the great. It’s Sphinx, a Pharaoh headed lion, is also a sign of Khafre’s great power. At it’s paws, is a temple to Horemakhet, an Egyptian god who can sometimes appear as a sphinx.

Khafre had many wives including:

Meresankh II Meresankh III Khamerernebty I Hekenu-hedjet Persenet

These were his sons:

Menkaure Nebemakhet Niuserre Duaenre Khenterka Ankhmare Sekhmkare Nikaure Akhre

As you can see, King Khafre was a very interesting person and had a LOT of family member. Can YOU tell me about another pharaoh?

Bibliography: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/khafra.shtml http://euler.slu.edu/~bart/egyptianhtml/kings%20and%20Queens/Khafre.htm http://www.nndb.com/people/510/00016302 http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/khafre.htm#ixzz2jWZsrrku