Shepseskaf

AncientEmperorOld Kingdom Egypt-2470 — -2460

Last Dynasty IV pharaoh, mastaba tomb at Saqqara.

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Quick Facts

Born

2470 BCE

Died

2460 BCE

Country

Old Kingdom Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)43

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)39

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score39.0

Shepseskaf — Complete Timeline

2470 BC

Construction of the mastaba at SaqqaraOther◆ Major

Shepseskaf built a large mastaba tomb at Saqqara, known as the Mastabat el-Fara'un. This rectangular structure, measuring about 100 by 75 meters, was built of limestone and mudbrick. It represents a departure from the pyramid tradition of the Fourth Dynasty, possibly due to economic or religious reasons.

Tomb ConstructionSaqqaraMastaba

Impact: national

2460 BC

End of the Fourth DynastyPolitical Action◆ Major

Shepseskaf's death marked the end of the Fourth Dynasty. His reign was short, and his successor Userkaf founded the Fifth Dynasty. The transition may have involved a change in royal family or a shift in power, possibly related to the growing influence of the sun cult.

Dynastic ChangeFourth DynastySuccession

Impact: national