Menkauhor

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Menkauhor
Rule2389 - 2381 BC.
PredecessorFather Niuserre
MotherReput-Nebu
Nomen (meaning of name)Eternal are the Souls of Ra
Dynasty5th
Consortsunknown
Capital cityMemphis
AchievementsPyramid construction
Solar temple
Burialpossibly Saqqara
SuccesorSon Djedkare

  • He built a Pyramid attested in inscriptions, possibly the "Headless Pyramid" in Saqqara
  • He was the last Pharaoh to build a sun temple, his successors appear to have drifted away somewhat from the solar cult >li>This solar temple ("Akhet-re") is attested in inscription, but it's location has not been identified
  • He sent his troops to Sinai in order to acquire materials for the construction of his tomb.
  • Otherwise he is attested to by a small alabaster statue, and a seal bearing his name found at Abusir.

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