Description: (King)
Menkaure, also known as Mykerinos or Menkheres, was a pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. He is famous for the construction of the Pyramid of Menkaure at Giza and his statue triads depicting him with Hathor and other deities. Menkaure succeeded Khafre as king, with some historical sources providing conflicting accounts. His professional legacy includes notable architectural achievements, especially in pyramid construction, and his religious devotion as evidenced by his connections with different gods and goddesses.