9. Khafre

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Khafre was an ancient Egyptian pharoh of 4th dynasty during the Old Kingdom. He was the son of Khufu and the throne successor of Djedefre. According to the ancient historian Manetho Khafra was followed by king Bikheris, but according to archaeological evidences he was rather followed by king Menkaure. Khafra was the builder of the second largest pyramid of Giza. Some people credit him with building the Sphinx but due to major breakthroughs in archaeology, his elder brother Djedefre, is credited with the accomplishment. The word Khafre translates to "Appearing like Ra" an Egyptian god of the sun.

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