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Sahure

Sahure

2487 BCE2475 BCE · Old-Kingdom

Sahure was a king of Dynasty 5, conventionally dated to around 2487-2475 BCE, whose well-preserved pyramid complex at Abusir is decorated with reliefs of outstanding importance. They depict sea-going expeditions, including contact with the land of Punt and the Levant, and naval scenes, making them a key source for Old Kingdom trade, royal art, and foreign contact at its height.

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