Neferefre

AncientEmperorOld Kingdom Egypt-2430 — -2425

Short-lived Dynasty V pharaoh.

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Quick Facts

Born

2430 BCE

Died

2425 BCE

Country

Old Kingdom Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)37

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)32

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score41.6

Neferefre — Complete Timeline

2430 BC

Construction of the unfinished Pyramid of Neferefre at AbusirCultural◆ Major

Neferefre began building a pyramid at Abusir, but his reign was too short to complete it. The pyramid was left as a low, square mastaba-like structure, later finished in mudbrick by his successor Nyuserre Ini. The complex included a mortuary temple with fine reliefs.

ArchitecturePyramidUnfinished

Impact: national

Discovery of Neferefre's mummy in his pyramidOther

Excavations in the 20th century uncovered the mummy of Neferefre in his pyramid at Abusir. The mummy was found in a damaged state, but analysis indicated he died in his early 20s, confirming his short reign. This is one of the few royal mummies from the Old Kingdom.

ArchaeologyMummyAbusir

Impact: national