Niuserre

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Niuserre
Rule2420 - 2389 BC.
PredecessorBrother Neferefre
FatherNeferirkare
MotherKhentkawes II
Nomen (meaning of name)Possessed of Ra's power
Dynasty5th
ConsortsReput-nebu
Khentkawes
Capital cityMemphis
AchievementsPyramid construction
Solar temple at Abu Ghurab
BurialPyramid complex at Abusir
SuccesorSon Menkauhor out of Reput-nebu

  • He built a Sun temple in Abu Ghurab, just north of Abusir. It is the most complete of the sun temples completely constructed of stone
  • His pyramid at Abusir is located between those of Pharaohs Sahure and his father Neferirkare. Its height was 50m, with a base of about 79 square meters and a slope of 52 degrees.
  • His queen, Reput-Nebu, was also buried at Abusir.

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