The Fourth Dynasty of Egypt, which ran from 2613 to 2494 BC. AD, was a period of stability and prosperity for ancient Egypt. This dynasty was marked by the construction of grandiose monuments and the rise of architecture, and it is often considered the height of theOld Kingdom.
The Pharaohs of the Fourth Dynasty and their Achievements
Snefru, the founder of the Fourth Dynasty, was an active pharaoh in building monuments. His architectural achievements include the Meidum pyramids and Dashur. Under his rule, Egypt also expanded its trade and strengthened its international relations.
the pharaoh Cheops, successor to Snefrou, is probably the most famous of this dynasty due to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This impressive architectural achievement bears witness to the richness and ingenuity of Egyptian civilization.
The Giza burial complex and the Great Sphinx
The construction of the second largest pyramid at Giza was undertaken by Kemhren, Son of Cheops. He is also responsible for creating the Great Sphinx, another iconic achievement of ancient Egypt. The Giza burial complex has become an enduring symbol of the grandeur of this dynasty.
The end of the XNUMXth dynasty and the architectural heritage
Mykerinos, the last notable pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty, built the third and smallest of the Giza pyramids, thus completing the pyramid complex. The architectural achievements of the Fourth Dynasty have remained a striking example of Egyptian ingenuity and craftsmanship, and they continue to inspire scholars and visitors from around the world.
List of Pharaohs of the Fourth Dynasty:
📋 LIST OF EGYPTIAN SOVEREIGNS 📋
Hotepsekhemwey / Sneferka / Nebra / ninetjer / Senedj / Noubnefer / Horus Ba / Peribsen / Sekhemib / Khasekhemwy / Neferkasokar / | |||
Djoser / Sanakht / Sekhemkhet / Spoon / Huni | |||
Sekhemre-Khutaouy Amenemhat-/Sobekhotep I/Sekhemkare Amenemhat-Senbef/Sekhemkare Amenemhat V/Ameny-Qemaou/Hotepibre Qémaou-Sa-Hornejhéritef/Ioufeni/Séânkhibrê Amény-Antef-Amenemhat (or Amenemhat VI)/Semenkarê Nebnoun/Sehotepibrê Sousekhtaouy | |||
Sekhaenre Yakbim/Nebuuserre Yaammou/Khauserre Qareh | |||
Semqen/Aper-Anat/Sakir-Har/Khyan/Apophis I/Apophis II?/Khamoudy | |||
/Sekhemre-Sementaouy Djehouty/Sekhemre-Sousertaouy Sobekhotep VIII | |||
Twenty-first dynasty | |||
Twenty-second dynasty | |||
Twenty-third dynasty | |||
Twenty-fourth dynasty | |||
1st Persian Dynasty | |||
Thirty-first dynasty (Achaemenid) | 2nd Persian Dynasty | ||