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Queen khentkawes

Info about Queen Khentkawes | The Egyptian Queen

  • 05 16, 2023

Queen Khentkaus is most likely the daughter of King Menkaure. King Mankure is one of the most famous kings in the world for having a Pyramid in the Giza area.  she was the princess and heir of the royal blood. Menkaure did not have a male child from his main wife when he died, so he was succeeded on the throne by his son Shepseskaf from one of his concubines. He married his sister Khentkaus to support his position on the throne, and Shepseskaf's rule also ended without a male heir, leaving Khentkaus alone on the throne. Be ready to discover more secrets about Egyptian history during one of Cairo Day Tours with certified tour guides. 

 

Moreover, Archaeologists agree that she played an important role in the peaceful power transfer between the Fourth and Fifth Dynasties. In addition, her title was engraved on the granite entrance leading to the funerary chamber of her tomb in Giza, which translates as "King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Mother of the King of Upper and Lower Egypt." Khentkaus was the mother of the two kings, Sahure and Neferirkare, the second and third kings of the Fifth Dynasty, although it is likely that she died during the reign of King Sahure. Queen Khentkaus was the daughter of King Menkaure and had royal blood and a legitimate inheritance. She married her half-brother Shepseskaf and transferred the legitimacy of ruling Egypt to him. Visiting Giza pyramids and Sakkara artifacts is one of the top tours during Christmas Tours during your vacation.

 

Furthermore, Khentkaus was buried at Giza. Her tomb is known as LG 100 and G 8400 and is located in the central field of the Giza Necropolis. Khentkaus's pyramid complex includes her pyramid, a boat pit, the valley temple, and the pyramid city. The pyramid complex of Khentkaus consists of a pyramid, a chapel, a solar boat, a pyramid city, a water tank, and granaries. The pyramid was originally described in the 19th century as an unfinished pyramid and was thought to have belonged to King Shepseskaf. The pyramid was excavated by Selim Hassan beginning in 1932. Lepsius gave the tomb the number LG 100. Egypt contains many pyramids that you can discover with different shapes and formations during Egypt Luxury tours with a professional team showing you Egypt’s hidden secrets. 

 

 

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Queen Khentkawes, also known as Khentkawes II, was an ancient Egyptian queen who lived during the Old Kingdom period, specifically during the Fourth Dynasty, around 2500 BC. She is known for her significant contributions to Egypt, particularly in the context of her role and her funerary complex.

Title and Role: Queen Khentkawes held the prestigious title of "King's Mother" during the Fourth Dynasty. This title suggests that she was the mother of a pharaoh, although the identity of her son is a subject of debate among Egyptologists.


Funerary Complex: Queen Khentkawes is renowned for the construction of a complex of monuments at Giza, known as the "Funerary Complex of Khentkawes II." This complex is unique in Egyptian history, as it combines elements typically associated with royal funerary complexes and those related to pyramid temples.


Pyramid Complex: The centerpiece of Queen Khentkawes' complex is a large structure known as the "Pyramid of Khentkawes." While smaller in scale than the pyramids of the Pharaohs, it is notable for being one of the few pyramids associated with a queen. This pyramid is often referred to as the "Pyramid of the Queen" and is believed to be her burial place.


Sun Temple: In addition to the pyramid, Queen Khentkawes' complex includes a sun temple known as the "Sun Temple of Khentkawes." Sun temples were dedicated to the sun god Ra and were typically associated with Pharaohs. The presence of a sun temple in a queen's complex is highly unusual.


Statuary and Inscriptions: The complex also contained statuary and inscriptions that celebrated Queen Khentkawes' royal status and her association with the Pharaoh. These inscriptions provide valuable historical and cultural insights.


Funerary Arrangements: The unique combination of elements in Queen Khentkawes' complex has led Egyptologists to propose various theories about her funerary arrangements. Some suggest that she held a particularly powerful and influential role, while others propose that her complex may have served a dual purpose as a memorial temple.

 

 

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