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Userkaf

First king of the Fifth Dynasty (2450-2300 BC) and the first king who built a sun temple to support his eternal cult.

Horus name: Iry-maat
Nebty name: Iry-maat-Nebty
Golden Falcon name: Netjer-nub-nefer
Nomen: Userkaf

Burial place: Pyramid at Saqqara (called Wab-isut-Userkaf)

Attestation in the Petrie Museum:

seal impression found at Abydos (click on the image to see a larger picture)
UC 30056

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Sculpture representing the king:

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