Khafre

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1. How tall is Khafre?Approximately 143.5 meters (471 feet)
2. What is the reign period?Fourth Dynasty, Old Kingdom (circa 2575–2465 BC)
3. What is the parentage and succession?Son of Khufu; succeeded his brother Djedefre
4. Who was Khafre?Khafre was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt's Fourth Dynasty. He was the son of Khufu, who built the Great Pyramid, and he ruled after his brother Djedefre.
5. What is special about Khafre's pyramid?His pyramid at Giza is the second‑largest on the plateau and is steeper than the Great Pyramid. It was built with limestone and was originally about 143.5 meters tall.

Old Kingdom: An era in ancient Egyptian history (c. 2686–2181 BC) characterized by strong central government and pyramid construction.
Fourth Dynasty: A ruling family within the Old Kingdom, renowned for the Giza pyramids.
Mortuary Temple: A temple associated with a tomb, dedicated to the cult of the deceased ruler.
Valley Temple: A temple located near the Nile, connected to the pyramid complex by a causeway.