Herodotus on Chephren (Khafre)

According to Herodotus, Chephren (the Greek name for Khafre) was also an evil ruler. His pyramid was smaller and contained no underground chambers or stream. He credits him with a fifty-six year reign.


Herodotus: Pharaohs

Min
Cheops
Chephren
Mykerinos
Asychis
Nitocris
Moiris
Sesostris
Pheros
Proteus
Rhampsinitos
Anysis
Sethon
Psammis
Apries
Amasis
Cambyses
Darius
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