15: Djedkare, The Enduring Ka

Dynasty 6 and new ideas. Around 2440 BCE, a new king came to power. King Djed-ka-Re ("The Spirit of Re Endures") was an effective ruler, who reformed the government and left a rich artistic and written record...

Date c. 2440 - 2410 BCE

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