Neferirkare

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Neferirkare
Rule2446 - 2438 BC.
PredecessorBrother Sahure
FatherUserkaf
MotherKhentkawes I
Nomen (meaning of name)Beautiful is the Soul Ra
Dynasty5th
ConsortsKhentkawes II
Capital cityMemphis
AchievementsPyramid construction
BurialPyramid complex at Abusir
SuccesorSon Shepseskare out of khentkawes II

  • His Pyramid of the Old Kingdom at Abusir was initially designed as a 6-step pyramid 52m high, but later it was extended using masonry, to the form of a typical pyramid and it reached a height of 72m.
  • His pyramid complex, including his valley temple and causeway, were incorporated into the Sun temple of his son Niuserre

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