Sneferu (Snefru, Snofru, Snoferu, Soris) was the first ruler of the 4th Dynasty. His father was Huni (end of Dynasty 3) and his mother was Meresankh I, apparently a lesser wife. Sneferu means "He of Beauty". Eventually, he was to marry Hetep-heres I, a more royal daughter of Huni's. Sneferu probably reigned 24 years. On some kings lists he's placed ss the last king of the 3rd Dynasty.

Important expeditions to Lebanon, for the famed cedar wood of that region, and to the Sinai, for turquoise, occurred during his reign. The royal burial grounds moved to Dashur during his era. Here, he constructed two pyramids. The southernmost one is the "Bent" Pyramid. Several theories have arisen over the reason the angle of construction changed partway up. The pyramid has a standard north-facing doorway, as well as a western opening, higher from the ground. The northerly pyramid, the "Red" Pyramid, is the first truly pyrmidical pyramid. It is speculated that it was here that Sneferu was laid to rest.

Sneferu's son was Khufu.

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