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Fourth Dynasty
Fourth Dynasty
The Zenith of the Pyramid Age
2613 to 2494
Period |
Seat of Power |
Factions |
Dating System |
Old Kingdom |
Memphis |
n/a |
Shaw and Nicholson |
In the Fourth Dynasty, the pharaoh is Egypt. Absolute and centralized power, wide prosperity, and religious and political nationalism combine into a period of high spirituality, monumental architecture, and efficient bureaucracy.
Name of Ruler |
Years of Reign |
Capitol |
Snefru |
2613 to 2589 BC |
Memphis |
Khufu |
2589 to 2566 BC |
Memphis |
Djedefre |
2566 to 2558 BC |
Memphis |
Khafre |
2558 to 2532 BC |
Memphis |
Nebka |
(???) |
Memphis |
Menkaure |
2532 to 2503 BC |
Memphis |
Shepseskaf |
2503 to 2494 BC |
Memphis |