Dynasty 3
2686 BC to 2613 BC · Old Kingdom · capital Memphis
The Dynasty 3 falls in the Old Kingdom. The age of the pyramids, from Djoser's Step Pyramid to the end of Pepi II's long reign.
5 rulers are recorded for this dynasty. Sanakht, Djoser, Sekhemkhet, Khaba, Huni Dates are conventional and approximate; the dating grade shows how far each can be trusted.
Rulers
- Pl. 17Sanakht 2686 BC to 2667 BC, grade C
- Pl. 18Djoser 2667 BC to 2648 BC, grade B
- Pl. 19Sekhemkhet 2648 BC to 2640 BC, grade C
- Pl. 20Khaba 2640 BC to 2637 BC, grade C
- Pl. 21Huni 2637 BC to 2613 BC, grade B