Khentkaus III
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For other people with the same name, see Khentkaus.
Khentkaus III,[4][1] often called Khentakawess III by news media, was an ancient Egyptian queen who lived during the Fifth Dynasty, around 2450 BC.[4]
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Khentkaus III | |||||
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Wife of the king, Mother of the king[1] | |||||
Reign | circa 2450 BC | ||||
Burial | Abusir, mastaba AC 30 | ||||
Spouse | Neferefre? | ||||
Issue | Menkauhor Kaiu?[2] Shepseskare?[3] | ||||
Egyptian name |
Ḫnt kȝw=s | ||||
Dynasty | Fifth Dynasty | ||||
Father | Neferirkare Kakai? | ||||
Mother | Khentkaus II? | ||||
Religion | Ancient Egyptian religion |
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Khentkaus was very likely a daughter of king Neferirkare Kakai and queen Khentkaus II, while her husband was equally likely pharaoh Neferefre,[1] and her son the future pharaoh Menkauhor Kaiu.[2][5]