The Pyramid of Menkaure way be small in comparison to others, but it’s arguably the most elegant pyramid at Giza, with its ...

Menkaure, also known as Mycerinus, ruled from 2490 - 2472 B.C.. He was king of the smallest of the three pyramids at Giza, and is believed to be Khufu's grandson.

The next generation followed the same pattern: Baufre, son of Redjedef, built his tomb outside of Giza, while Menkaure, Khafre’s son, built his in Giza. Each pharaoh who built in Giza did so in ...