In the last episode, we discussed the Third Dynasty and observed the advancements toward the pyramid complex. We begin this episode with Pharaoh Sneferu, the first king of the 4th Dynasty. He created three large pyramids which set the standard for true pyramid construction, making him one of Egypt's greatest rulers.

CONTENTS
00:00 - Intro
01:43 - 6.1 – Pharaoh Sneferu (2613-2589 BC)
08:21 - 6.2 – The Meidum (Meydum) Pyramid
10:36 - 6.3 – The Bent Pyramid
15:32 - 6.4 – The Red Pyramid
18:37 - 6.5 – The Pyramid Complex
23:00 - 6.6 – Highlights of 4th Dynasty Art
25:13 - 6.7 – The Westcar Papyrus

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Narrative Sources for this Series:
Clayton, P. (2006) Chronicle of the Pharaohs
Tyldesley, J. (2006) Chronicle of the Queens of Egypt
Shaw, I. (2004) The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt
Grimal, N. (1988) A History of Ancient Egypt
Mieroop, M. (2010) A History of Ancient Egypt
Aldred, C. (1998) The Egyptians
Manley, B. (1997) The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt
Lehner, M. (2008) The Complete Pyramids
Wilkinson, R. (2000) The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt
Arnold, D. (1999) Temples of the Last Pharaohs
Wilkinson, R. (2017) The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
Snape, S. (2014) The Complete Cites of Ancient Egypt

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