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'''Sneferu''' was the founder of the {{Wiki| | '''Sneferu''' was the founder of the {{Wiki|Fourth Dynasty of Egypt}}. He was married to [[Hetepheres I]] and was the father to [[Khufu]], his succeeding pharaoh. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
His founding of the fourth dynasty is considered the beginning of a golden age for [[Egypt]], and he built at least three pyramids. The first was the [[Meidum Pyramid]], which collapsed, and was followed by the [[Bent Pyramid]], which saw a change in design. His final pyramid, considered his masterpiece, was the [[Red Pyramid|Shining Pyramid]], in which he was buried, though he died before the edifice was completed.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | His founding of the fourth dynasty is considered the beginning of a golden age for [[Egypt]], and he built at least three pyramids. The first was the [[Meidum Pyramid]], which collapsed, and was followed by the [[Bent Pyramid]], which saw a change in design. His final pyramid, considered his masterpiece, was the [[Red Pyramid|Shining Pyramid]], in which he was buried, though he died before the edifice was completed.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
During his reign, Sneferu was also known for introducing polished stone to form the smooth slanting sides of the pyramids, as shown in his design of the Shining pyramid. <ref name="ACO" />He also hid three small replicas of the pyramids, which, when inserted in the {{Wiki|pyramidion}} of the Shining Pyramid, revealed the location of a [[Sneferu vault|vault]] containing a pyramidion and a set of ancient scrolls.<ref name="Secrets of the First Pyramids">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Secrets of the First Pyramids]]</ref> | During his reign, Sneferu was also known for introducing polished stone to form the smooth slanting sides of the pyramids, as shown in his design of the Shining pyramid.<ref name="ACO" />He also hid three small replicas of the pyramids, which, when inserted in the {{Wiki|pyramidion}} of the Shining Pyramid, revealed the location of a [[Sneferu vault|vault]] containing a pyramidion and a set of ancient scrolls.<ref name="Secrets of the First Pyramids">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Secrets of the First Pyramids]]</ref> | ||
These details were recorded by [[Manetho]], a historian during 3rd century BCE, who documented it in his work ''Aegyptiaca''. In 48 BCE, the Egyptian scholar [[Merkes]] eventually deciphered Seneferu's secrets with the help of the [[Medjay]], [[Bayek]].<ref name="Secrets of the First Pyramids" /> | These details were recorded by [[Manetho]], a historian during 3rd century BCE, who documented it in his work ''Aegyptiaca''. In 48 BCE, the Egyptian scholar [[Merkes]] eventually deciphered Seneferu's secrets with the help of the [[Medjay]], [[Bayek]].<ref name="Secrets of the First Pyramids" /> | ||
Latest revision as of 17:04, 28 May 2026
Sneferu was the founder of the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt. He was married to Hetepheres I and was the father to Khufu, his succeeding pharaoh.
History[edit | edit source]
His founding of the fourth dynasty is considered the beginning of a golden age for Egypt, and he built at least three pyramids. The first was the Meidum Pyramid, which collapsed, and was followed by the Bent Pyramid, which saw a change in design. His final pyramid, considered his masterpiece, was the Shining Pyramid, in which he was buried, though he died before the edifice was completed.[1]
During his reign, Sneferu was also known for introducing polished stone to form the smooth slanting sides of the pyramids, as shown in his design of the Shining pyramid.[1]He also hid three small replicas of the pyramids, which, when inserted in the pyramidion of the Shining Pyramid, revealed the location of a vault containing a pyramidion and a set of ancient scrolls.[2]
These details were recorded by Manetho, a historian during 3rd century BCE, who documented it in his work Aegyptiaca. In 48 BCE, the Egyptian scholar Merkes eventually deciphered Seneferu's secrets with the help of the Medjay, Bayek.[2]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Sneferu's tomb behind an Old Kingdom stele
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt
References[edit | edit source]