2a+-+Menkaure

Birth Name: Menkaure "Eternal like the Souls of Re" Throne Name: Menkaure KIngdom Age: Old Kingdom Dynasty: 4th Years (birth-death): 2414-2369BCE Buried: A rock tomb southwest of his fathers pyramid Processer: Khafre and Redjedef Successor: Shepseskaf

Facts: -Married his sister Khamererhebti 2 -Was famous for building the 3rd pyramid at Giza -Pyramid was finished by his son and successor due to Menkaure's sudden death -Married to three different queens -Reopened temples which had been closed to provide labor for his predecessor's pyramid constuction

Citation: Dunn, Jimmy. "Menkaure, the Last Great Pyramid Builder". InterCity Oz, Inc.. October 18, 2009 .

"Menkaure." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2009. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 18 Oct. 2009 .