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When was Khafre born and when did he die?
| Khafre . ., Pharaoh of Egypt | |
|---|---|
| Also Known As: | “Khefren” |
| Birthdate: | -2560 |
| Birthplace: | 4th Dynasty (2nd Giza Pyramid) |
| Death: | -2532 (27-28) |
When did Khafre become Pharaoh?
2570 BC
| Khafre | |
|---|---|
| Khefren, Suphis II, Saophis | |
| Alabaster statue of Khafre, probably from Memphis, now in the Egyptian Museum at Cairo. | |
| Pharaoh | |
| Reign | About 26 years, ca. 2570 BC (4th Dynasty) |
How long did the Pyramid of Khafre take to build?
roughly 20 years
We may never know exactly how the pyramid was built, but even so, we can say with some confidence how many people were required to build it. We must start with the time constraint of roughly 20 years, the length of the reign of Khufu, the pharaoh who commissioned the construction (he died around 2530 B.C.E.).
Where is King Khafre buried?
Pyramid of Khafre, Egypt
Khafre/Place of burial
How old are the Pyramids at Giza?
-539c. 2560
The Great Pyramid of Giza/Age
How long was Khafre’s reign before he died?
He succeeded his brother, Djedefre who had only reigned for eight years before he died. Khafre’s reign appears to have been very prosperous. The actual length of his reign is believed to have lasted between 24 to 26 years although a famous ancient egyptian scholar Manetho wrote that it lasted 66 years.
Who was the king of the Pyramid of Khafra?
Pyramid of Khafra. Khafra (also read as Khafre, Khefren and Greek: Χεφρήν Chephren) was an ancient Egyptian king (pharaoh) of the 4th Dynasty during the Old Kingdom. He was the son of Khufu and the throne successor of Djedefre.
Who was Khafre the son of King Khufu?
Khafre was a son of king Khufu and the brother and successor of Djedefre. Khafre is thought by some to be the son of Queen Meritites I due to an inscription where he is said to honor her memory. Kings-wife, his beloved, devoted to Horus, Mertitytes.
How many brothers and sisters did Khafra have?
Khafra is the fourth son of Khufu by Queen Henoutsen. He had 7 brothers and half brothers and 4 sisters (or half-sisters). Queen Henoutsen was the third queen of Khufu, and in the first place there was no indication that Khafra would become pharaoh, having an older brother (Kaouab I).