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Egyptian History
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Rule
2381 - 2353 BC.
Predecessor
Father
Menkauhor
Nomen (meaning of name)
The Soul of
Ra
Endureth
Dynasty
5th
Consorts
Meresankh IV
Capital city
Memphis
Achievements
Pyramid construction in
Saqqara
Burial
Pyramid complex at
Saqqara
Succesor
Unas
He led Expeditions to the
Sinai
and Punt for quarrying stone, this was noted in inscriptions.
He also maintained
trade
and diplomatic contacts with Byblos
During his reign Egypt suffered a decentralization of power, involving stronger regional governors.
He built his
pyramid
in
Saqqara
instead of the pyramid field in
Abusir
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