Djedefre

AncientEmperorOld Kingdom Egypt-2540 — -2530

Son of Khufu, built pyramid at Abu Rawash.

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Quick Facts

Born

2540 BCE

Died

2530 BCE

Country

Old Kingdom Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)44

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score34.6

Djedefre — Complete Timeline

2540 BC

Construction of the pyramid at Abu RawashOther◆ Major

Djedefre built his pyramid at Abu Rawash, north of Giza. The pyramid was originally similar in size to the Pyramid of Menkaure but is now largely ruined. It was built on a hill, giving it a prominent position. The pyramid complex included a mortuary temple and causeway.

Pyramid ConstructionAbu RawashFourth Dynasty

Impact: national

2535 BC

Introduction of the title 'Son of Ra'Cultural

Djedefre is the first pharaoh known to use the title 'Son of Ra' in his royal titulary. This innovation emphasized the pharaoh's divine connection to the sun god Ra, a concept that became standard in later Egyptian kingship.

Royal TitularyReligionRa

Impact: nationalconstructive

2530 BC

Destruction of the Abu Rawash pyramidOther

Djedefre's pyramid at Abu Rawash was extensively quarried in later periods, leaving only the core and a few courses of casing stones. The destruction was so thorough that the pyramid's original appearance is largely unknown. This event reduced the pyramid to a ruin.

DestructionQuarryingPyramid

destructive