The Fifth Dynasty Ascends
Shepseskaf ends the Fourth Dynasty, and his brother Userkaf begins a new one. How do we define the end of one “period” and the beginning of another? In this case, it is through the advent of a new kind of monument… The Sun Temples of Dynasty V are unique in the Old Kingdom, and set this family apart from their predecessors. Dedicated to Atum-Re, these temples celebrate the eternal king and Creator God, whose unity in heaven perpetuates existence.Listen on 
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