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Fifth Dynasty

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Fifth Dynasty

The Decline of the Pyramid Age and the Rise of the Solar Cult

2494 to 2345

Period	Seat of Power	Factions	Dating System
Old Kingdom	Memphis	n/a	Shaw and Nicholson

Although still a period of prosperity, pyramid building enters a decline during the Fifth Dynasty as priorities shift toward temple building with the ascension of the Solar Cult of Ra based at Heliopolis. Mining expeditions and foreign trade both increase during this dynasty.

Name of Ruler	Years of Reign	Capitol
Userkaf	2494 to 2487 BC	Memphis
Sahure	2487 to 2475 BC	Memphis
Neferirkare	2475 to 2455 BC	Memphis
Shepseskare	2455 to 2448 BC	Memphis
Neferefre	2448 to 2445 BC	Memphis
Nyuserre Ini	2445 to 2421 BC	Memphis
Menkauhor	2421 to 2414 BC	Memphis
Djedkare	2414 to 2375 BC	Memphis
Unas	2375 to 2345 BC	Memphis