Snefru was the first king of ancient Egypt of the 4th dynasty (c. 2575–c. 2465 BCE). He probably built the step pyramid of Maydūm and then modified it to form the first true pyramid.

His name means "He has perfected me", from Ḥr-nb-mꜣꜥt-snfr-wj " Horus, Lord of Maat, has perfected me", and is sometimes read Snefru or Snofru. [7] He is also known under his …

Discover more about the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Snefru, his reign and renowned building projects, including the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid.

Sneferu (Snefru or Snofru – “he of beauty” or “he has perfected me”) was the founder of the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. The Turin Canon gives him a reign of twenty-four years, …

Nov 7, 2024 · Sneferu, the first pharaoh of Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty (c. 2613–2589 BCE), is celebrated as a pioneering ruler who profoundly influenced Egypt’s architectural and cultural …

Jul 31, 2022 · Some Egyptologists think Snefru (or his father) may have been the architect of all, or at least some, of the other identical pyramids that dot the Egyptian landscape as far south …

5 days ago · Snefru, a remarkable figure in ancient Egyptian history, is often celebrated as the pioneer of pyramid building and regarded as Egypt’s first true king. His reign during the Fourth …