Djedefre
Djedefre was a pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt, reigning during the Old Kingdom. He was the son of Khufu, the builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza, and the brother of Khafre, who is often credited with the second pyramid at Giza and the Sphinx. Djedefre's reign is estimated to have lasted between 7 to 12 years, likely sometime in the mid-26th century BCE.
His pyramid complex was constructed at Abu Rawash, north of Giza. This site was chosen for reasons
Djedefre is significant for introducing new artistic conventions. Statuary from his reign shows a more naturalistic