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Khufu (in Greek 'Kheops')

Second king of the Fourth Dynasty (about 2600-2450). Famous for his burial place, the Great Pyramid at Gizeh.

Horus name: Medjedu
Nebty name: Nebty-r-medjed
Golden Falcon name: Bikwy-nub
Nomen: (Khnum-)Khufu

Burial place: The great pyramid at Gizeh

Attestations in the Petrie Museum:

Fragment of a calcite vessel from Koptos

vessel, bought (click on the image)

UC 11760 UC 15817

Seal UC 11099 (bought by Petrie in Egypt)

UC 11099

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