Sahure

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Sahure
Rule2458 - 2446 BC.
PredecessorFather Userkaf
MotherKhentkawes I
Nomen (meaning of name)He Who is Close to Ra
Dynasty5th
Consortsunknown
Capital cityMemphis
AchievementsPyramid construction
BurialPyramid complex at Abusir
SuccesorBrother Neferirkare

  • It was during Sahure's reign that expeditions were sent to the Near East for cedar trees
  • He led a campaign against the Libyans in the north-western desert.
  • Sahure was responsible for the construction of the best preserved of the 5th Dynasty Pyramid of the Old Kingdom at Abusir

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