Episode 9: She Is Foremost

Published: April 1, 2013, 10:05 a.m.

b'Khentykaus the She-King. Around 2500 BCE, Menkaure died without an heir. His sister Khenty-Kau-es ("She is Foremost") stepped into the vacuum and governed the state on behalf of her young son, Shepses-ka-ef. This was an interesting period, with a lasting impact on royal power...\\n\\nDate c. 2500 - 2490 BCE https://egyptianhistorypodcast.com\\n\\n\\nSupport the Show at www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast.\\n\\nMusic by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com.\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'