Sneferu
★Also known as: Snefru, Snofru
Built three pyramids including the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, pioneering true pyramid construction.
Reign
2543 BC–2510 BC
2543 BC – 2510 BC
Dynasty
Fourth Dynasty
Period
Old Kingdom
c. 2686 BC – 2181 BC
Alternate Names
SnefruSnofru
Royal Names in Hieroglyphs
Prenomen (Throne Name)
snfr.w"He of Beauty"
Horus Name
nb-mꜣꜥt"Lord of Maat"
Nebty (Two Ladies) Namenb-mꜣꜥt"Lord of Maat"
Golden Horus Name
bꞽk-nbw"Golden Falcon"
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