3766 Sneferu.—First king. He wars against the robber-like tribes of the desert. He is said, on a monument of the XIIth Dynasty, to have founded Egyptian dominion in the peninsula of Sinai, which he conquered for its mineral wealth.
Monuments.—A number of carved stones, a bas-relief at Wady Magharah showing him smiting an enemy.
3733 Khufu or Cheops.—Builder of the Great Pyramid, Khut—“The Horizon.”
3666 Khaf-Ra.—Builder of the pyramid Ur,—“The Great.”
3633 Men-kau-Ra.—Builder of the pyramid Her,—“The Supreme.” He enlarges it after it is built. He afterward builds another pyramid at Abu Roash, and was probably buried there.
A peaceful dynasty. Brilliant age of art and literature.
Vth DYNASTY, 3566-3300 B.C.
3566 A new house from Elephantine “of priestly character” founded by Us-kaf.
3533 Sahu-Ra.—One of the most renowned rulers of the Old Memphis Kingdom. Wars in Sinai.
Monument.—Pyramid Khaba, at Abusir.