2a+-+Khufu

Throne Name: Khnum- Khufu which means "the god Khufu protects me" Kingdom Age: Old Kingdom Dynasty: 4th Egyptian dynasty (2nd pharaoh) Years: 2589- 2566 BC (reigned for 23 years) Buried: Great Pyramid of Giza Prodecssor: Snefero Successor: Djedefre (son)
 * Birth Name: Khufu

__Facts__ Khufu's most well- known building is the Great Pyramid of Giza, known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Khufu's father was King Sneferu and his mother was Queen Hetepheres. He had nine sons, fifteen daughters, and three sons. Khufu was known as a cruel leader. He began his reign as pharaoh in his twenties.

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