Neferefre

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Neferefre
Rule2431 - 2420 BC.
PredecessorBrother Shepseskare
fatherNeferirkare
MotherKhentkawes II
Nomen (meaning of name)Beautiful is Ra
Dynasty5th
Consortsunknown
Capital cityMemphis
AchievementsPyramid construction
BurialUnfinished Pyramid at Abusir
SuccesorBrother Niuserre

  • He started the construction of an unfinished Pyramid of the Old Kingdom at Abusir
  • The Pharaoh died suddenky and the pyramid was hastily completed to function as a burial monument by the Pharaoh's younger brother Niuserre.
  • From the remains of the mummy found in his tomb, it has been determined that the Pharaoh died at the age of about 22.
  • He built a solar-temple that has not been identified

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