Pharaohs: Khufu
His real name means 'Khnum protect me' (Khnum-Khufwy) (BBC, 2014). He was believed to have three wives and is the son of Sneferu and Queen Hetepheres I. His Pyramid (see figure 16.1) is famous and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Khufu, like the other pharaohs,was respected by the Egyptians.
©By Gabriel Merga 2014