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Pyramid of Huni and Snefru

Information about Secrets of the Third Dynasty: King Djoser and Imhotep

  • 05 16, 2023

Tales and secrets revealed by the ancient Egyptian through his great civilization that reaches thousands of years, and still dazzles the world until now, as every now and then one of the mysteries of that history extending over many centuries is solved, some of which were recorded on the walls of the temples in the time of ancient Egyptian writing, and others have not yet been recorded, but are revealed by archaeological treasures that come out of the ground. With Egypt Travel Packages, you can uncover these secrets firsthand.

Our story today is about the Third Dynasty, which began with King Djoser taking the throne after his predecessor, King Kha-Sakhmoy, “the last king of the Second Dynasty, and it is very likely that he was his younger brother rather than his son. He is considered the founder of the Third Dynasty, and his rule lasted about 29 years, making him one of the most important kings of this era. Discover the legacy of King Djoser through Egypt Day Tours.

King Djoser built two tombs for himself, one of them as the king of the tribal face, which is located north of “Araba”, and the second tomb was built for him as the king of the sea face, and it is located on the plateau where the cemetery of “Minaf” is now known as Saqqara. This tomb is the oldest pyramid known so far in history. This pyramid, designed by the legendary engineer Imhotep, is considered the largest stone building of its time in the Nile Valley. With Egypt Shore Excursions, you can explore these wonders directly at Saqqara.

King Djoser was the first king to penetrate into Lower Nubia beyond the waterfall to the holocaust halfway to the second waterfall. He is credited by the Greeks with the conquest of the region known as “Dodecachen,” an area about 143 kilometers long from Elephantine onward.

Zoser was succeeded by some kings whose history is still unclear, the first of whom is “Sankhet,” and it seems that this pharaoh ruled all of Egypt, as we found his name inscribed on the rocks of Wadi Maghara in the Sinai Peninsula. After him, according to the encyclopedia “Ancient Egypt” by Dr. Salim Hassan, a king called “Hapa” took the throne, followed by Pharaoh Neferka, but little is known about them.

The last king of this dynasty is Pharaoh “Haw,” called “Huni,” who built himself a pyramid in Dahshur, south of Saqqara. This pyramid is the link between the stepped pyramid and the full pyramid. It is mentioned in a paper found from the Middle Kingdom that states that this “Huni” is the direct ancestor of Pharaoh “Sneferu,” the founder of the Fourth Dynasty.

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Luxor governorate is one of the most archaeological places, as it contains a large number of temples built by the Pharaohs. The Luxor governorate is the most famous place in the world where there are monuments, not only in Egypt. From time to time, archaeologists discover tombs buried underground, and the Luxor area is a meeting point for civilizations.

King Huni, also known as Horus Huni, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the Third Dynasty of Egypt, around 2630–2610 BC. While his reign is relatively obscure and historical records from this period are limited, there are a few notable aspects associated with King Huni:

Pyramid Builder: King Huni is traditionally credited with initiating the construction of pyramids as royal tombs in Egypt. His reign marked the transition from mastaba tombs (flat-roofed rectangular structures) to the development of pyramid complexes. Although his pyramids are relatively modest compared to those of later Pharaohs, they represent an important step in the evolution of pyramid architecture.

Hieroglyphic Inscriptions: Hieroglyphic inscriptions associated with King Huni's reign have been discovered, providing evidence of the early use of hieroglyphs for recording historical and administrative information. These inscriptions offer insights into the development of Egyptian writing during this period.

Dynastic Transition: King Huni's reign is considered part of the Third Dynasty, which marked the beginning of the Old Kingdom period in ancient Egypt. His rule followed the earlier Dynasties 1 and 2, and it is believed to have been a time of political consolidation as the Pharaonic state continued to evolve.

Mastaba Tombs: While King Huni is associated with the transition to pyramid construction, his predecessors in the early Dynastic Period still used mastabas for burials. The use of mastaba tombs continued alongside the development of pyramids.

Historical Uncertainty: The historical records from King Huni's reign are limited, and details about his accomplishments and reign remain somewhat uncertain. Some scholars even suggest that he might have ruled concurrently with another pharaoh named Sneferka, further complicating our understanding of this period.

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