Because Egyptians believed that the soul reconnected with the body in the afterlife it is most likely that these statues were made to preserve the soul "ka" for the afterlife
men- car- ee is how you pronounce Menkaure.
The Pyramid of Menkaure is the resting place of Menkaure, son of Khafre the and the grandson of Khufu. It is last major pyramid and the smallest of the three pyramids at Giza. Menkaure's pyramid was called Netjer-er-Menkaure which means Menkaure is Divine.
The Menkaure's pyramid was built to serve as the tomb of the fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Menkaure.
Yes, Menkaure was the son of Khafre.
Menkaure was made king in 2490 BC.
Some people believe Menkaure to be Khufu's son and Khafre's brother. But, some people say that Menkaure is Khufu's grandson and Khafre's son. Did that help?
yes
He was born in Egypt
a very sudden death...
Limestone and granite
About 230ft (70m)
They are Djedefra, Kawab, Khafre, Djedefhor, Banefre, Khufukaef, Hetepheres II, Meresankh II, Khamerernebty, and more.