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King Shepseskaf - Egyptian

Fact About King Shepseskaf | Last King of the Fourth Dynasty

  • 05 16, 2023

Fact About  King Shepseskaf 

Unlike his pyramid-builders ancestors, when King Shabas Kafe took over, The Sixth and Final King of the Fourth Family, the throne of Egypt after his father, Mankaur, He did not pay tribute to himself a pyramid like his father on the Giza Plateau, but returned to his ancestral place near Saqqara, He created for himself a unique cemetery in her door, where he built himself a huge terrace, Another sarcophagus was built on top of it in the form of a coffin, at the same time, This cemetery has made all the accessories that follow the pyramid, so, the people of Dahshur know this construction as the "Pharaoh Matte."

It is apparent in the explanation that the pyramid was built to be a cemetery of the King, and this form was not arbitrary, but rather a symbol of the worship of the Sun, and in the establishment of the pyramid as a recognition of the Sun's divinity and great sovereignty, and the placement of the deceased under its protection to reach the other world.

From the beginning of the reign of King III of the Fourth Dynasty, he entered into the installation of the name of King Ra, i.e. the Sun. And we noted that at the beginning of the Fifth Dynasty, the kings of this family considered themselves the children of "Ra" directly and his successors to the throne, We knew the status of that God in them and his influence on them, and we were surprised to see three kings whose names we did not find in the composition of the word "ra" as their ancestors, They are "Shabas Kaaf", "Khantkaus" and "Secret Kaev", which indicates that these kings have disassociated themselves from the Sun Eye faith that occupied an excellent house at the time, What explains is Shabas Kafil's attitude to his grave and the abstinence of his predecessors in its construction.

The Turin diary states that Shabs Kafi has been sentenced for four years, and that his unnamed successor in the fourth family, "presumably Dagdaf Bafta", has been sentenced for only two years. Conversely, Manito's list explicitly gives Kafi a seven-year sentence

After Shabas Kaev's reign, historians mentioned three kings, but the monuments revealed so far did not bring the name of one of them, so the end of this family remained vague and unknown until 1932, when the Egyptian University's excavation mission in the Giza pyramid area revealed the fourth pyramid in which the Queen "betrayed Kaus".

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In ancient Egypt, the process of choosing a pharaoh, or the king of Egypt, was complex and influenced by a combination of hereditary succession, divine selection, and political considerations. Here are the main ways in which pharaohs were chosen:

   Hereditary Succession: In many cases, the pharaoh's successor was their direct descendant, typically a son or sometimes a close male relative. This hereditary principle was common in Egyptian dynasties, where the ruling family maintained power within the royal bloodline.

   Divine Right: Pharaohs were often regarded as divine rulers, believed to be gods or god-like beings on Earth. Their legitimacy was often based on the idea that they were chosen by the gods themselves to rule. This divine right to rule was used to justify their authority.

   Coronation Rituals: Pharaohs underwent elaborate coronation rituals and ceremonies that symbolized their divine selection and invested them with the authority to rule. These rituals often included the pharaoh's crowning, anointing, and other religious ceremonies.

   Political Influence: In some cases, powerful officials or influential individuals in the government could play a role in the selection of the pharaoh. They might support and advocate for a particular candidate based on political, military, or administrative considerations.

   Succession Conflicts: Succession to the throne was not always smooth, and disputes over the rightful heir could lead to conflicts and even civil wars. The outcome often depended on which claimant had the support of the military, priesthood, and other key power centers.

   Co-Regency: In certain instances, a new pharaoh would rule alongside a living predecessor or co-regent, such as a father-son duo. This allowed for a smoother transition of power and ensured stability during the succession.

   Adoption: In rare cases, a pharaoh might adopt a non-royal successor if there were no suitable heirs within the royal family. This practice aimed to ensure a stable transition of power.

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