The Pharaos

Dynasties

Dynasty 4

2613 BC to 2494 BC · Old Kingdom · capital Memphis

The Dynasty 4 falls in the Old Kingdom. The age of the pyramids, from Djoser's Step Pyramid to the end of Pepi II's long reign.

7 rulers are recorded for this dynasty. Sneferu, Khufu, Djedefre, Khafre, Bikheris, Menkaure, Shepseskaf Dates are conventional and approximate; the dating grade shows how far each can be trusted.

Rulers

  • Pl. 22Sneferu 2613 BC to 2589 BC, grade B
  • Pl. 23Khufu 2589 BC to 2566 BC, grade B
  • Pl. 24Djedefre 2566 BC to 2558 BC, grade B
  • Pl. 25Khafre 2558 BC to 2532 BC, grade B
  • Pl. 26Bikheris 2532 BC to 2530 BC, grade D
  • Pl. 27Menkaure 2532 BC to 2503 BC, grade B
  • Pl. 28Shepseskaf 2503 BC to 2498 BC, grade B