More about Khufu's family

In Khufu's family there were many Pharaoh's in his bloodline. But some things you might not know is one of Khufu's sons killed his own brother, Kewab, in order to become Khufu's successor. Also many ancient descendants of Khufu still are around. One of the last Pharaoh's in Khufu's bloodline was his great-grandson, Nebmaket. One of Khufu's sons, Khefren, Built the great Sphinx.

Who were Khufu's parents????

Khufu's parents were queen Hetepheres I and Sneferu. Sneferu was the Pharaoh before Khufu and he lived a life longer than most Pharaohs usually do. They had 3 children together, one of them Khufu, the other two are unknown. Sneferu became Pharaoh at the age of 15 until he was 34 years old. Hetepheres lived to be rather old to the age of 53 years old(thats REALLY old back then).

How many pharohs run in Khufu's bloodline?

6 Pharaohs ran in Khufu's bloodline. They are, Huni, Sneferu, Mankaura, Dejedfra, Sheesakaf, and his son Khefren who built the great Sphinx. All of them were unique in one certain way. Huni was the last Pharaoh of the 3rd dynasty. Sneferu was the 4Th longest lived male Pharaoh.

How he died

Khufu died in 2566 B.C. and scientists believe that he was assassinated by either one of his own soldgiers, or by an invader. And others believe he was killed by a force of invaders attacking. But some believe he died of sickness or diesese. He only lived to be 23.

Khufu's Pyrimid

Khufu decided to build the great pyrimid for a proper burial place for the pharoes after they passed. He belived the pyrimids should point in the sky to let the pharoes spirit could pass on to the weighing of the heart ceramony.

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