Mykerinos

[ mik-uh-rahy-nuhs ]

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noun

It merely affirms that the example given by Kheops, Khephren, and Mykerinos were by no means lost in later times.

This king, according to some, was Hsaphati of the first dynasty, but by others was believed to be the pious Mykerinos.

The stone ceiling of the Mykerinos chamber was at first thought to be vaulted, it having the form of a low pointed arch.

The third, that of Chephrens successor, Mykerinos (Menkera), is of the most beautiful execution.

Lattice-work was found represented upon the stone sarcophagus of Mykerinos.

April 17, 2024axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

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