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There is no agreement on the date of his reign, although some authors say it was between 2558 and 2532 BC; this dynasty is commonly dated ca. 2650–2480 BC. He built the second largest pyramid at Giza, the Great Sphinx and a temple, which is the only surviving example of a temple of the period of the Old Kingdom. His name, Khaf-Ra, means "of the crown of Ra" for some translators and "rise Ra!" for others; the meaning is most probably the first, according to the hieroglyphic representing his name, which includes that crown.
Other spellings: Khaf-Re, Khauf-Re, Khephren.
| Preceded by: Djedefra | Pharaoh of Egypt Fourth Dynasty | Succeeded by: Menkaura |