Shepseskare

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Shepseskare
Rule2438 - 2431 BC.
PredecessorFather Neferirkare
MotherKhentkawes II
Nomen (meaning of name)The Soul of Ra is noble
Dynasty5th
Consortsunknown
Capital cityMemphis
AchievementsPyramid construction
BurialUnfinished Pyramid at Abusir
SuccesorBrother Neferefre

  • His Pyramid of the Old Kingdom at Abusir was never finished. It is situated between pyramid of Sahure and Sun temple of Userkaf
  • The state of the unfinished Abusir pyramid suggests this Pharaoh's reign was unexpectedly cut short

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