King Snefru | The Fourth Dynasty’s Founder
King Snefru was the first king of the Fourth Dynasty which began after the Third Dynasty without knowing the reasons behind its end. He is one of the most famous kings in the era of the pyramid builders, The king is the father of King Khufu the renowned pharaoh of the Great Pyramids in Giza.
The Great Pyramids of Khufu are the only remaining wonder of the ancient world. King Snefru started the first pyramid in Beni Suef in the Meidum area; In addition, he was the only king who built 4 pyramids and remains that you can discover through Cairo Day Tours in Egypt. Besides, two famous pyramids in the area of Dahshur near Giza are called the "Bent Pyramid" and the "Red Pyramid".
The importance of pyramids are the first complete pyramids because they were not stepped or broken. Concerning the personality of the great King Snefru, he was called “The beloved king” This is because the ancient Egyptians referred to King Sneferu during his reign and in the following eras, and they also called him "the merciful king" and "the benevolent king"; This was due to being close to them.
He was affectionate and merciful towards them, in addition to the prosperity of life, high- economic level, and social justice that characterized his reign - which lasted for nearly 25 years. Join Egypt trips and discover the best tours to go deeper into Egyptian History to learn more about the great Egyptian kings and queens. Foreign trade had been expanded during his rule; besides, he strengthened his external authority outside Egypt. Be ready for a new adventure with the Egyptian Pharaohs through Egypt Classic Tours to explore the hidden secrets of the Egyptian Kingdom.
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