4th Dynasty

  • Period: 1838 BCE to 1814 BCE

    Sneferu

    Sneferu was the first pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty of Egypt. Joseph / Imhotep also built a pyramid for him. Sneferu's reign lasted 24 years, from 1838 to 1814 B.C.
  • Period: 1838 BCE to 1791 BCE

    Khufu

    The pharaoh Khufu is famous for building the largest pyramid at Giza. His pyramid was perfectly square and with sides exactly east, west, north, and south. His reign lasted from 1838 to 1791 B.C.
  • Period: 1814 BCE to 1783 BCE

    Radjedef

    The third pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty of Egypt, Radjedef's reign lasted from 1814 to 1783 B.C.
  • 1805 BCE

    Joseph (Imhotep) Dies

    Joseph, also known as Imhotep, lived for 110 years and died in 1805 B.C.
  • Period: 1791 BCE to 1763 BCE

    Khafre

    Khafre was the fourth pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty of Egypt. He built the second-largest pyramid at Giza, and ruled over Egypt from 1791 to 1763 B.C.
  • Period: 1783 BCE to 1745 BCE

    Menkaure

    Menkaure was the fifth pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty of Egypt. He built the third-largest pyramid at Giza, as well as many more small ones for his family members. His long reign lasted from 1783 - 1745 B.C.
  • Period: 1753 BCE to 1745 BCE

    Shepseskaf

    Shepseskaf was the terminal pharaoh of the 4th Dynasty, his reign spanning 1753 to 1745 B.C.