What is djedefhor?

Djedefhor (also spelled Dedefhor or Djedefre) was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the 4th Dynasty of the Old Kingdom period, around 2575-2465 BCE. He was the son of Khufu, who is famous for constructing the Great Pyramid at Giza, and the brother of Khafre, who built the second largest pyramid at Giza.

Djedefhor's reign was relatively short, lasting only around 8-11 years. He built his own pyramid complex at Abu Rawash, which is located about 8 km north of Giza. However, the pyramid was never completed, and much of the complex was dismantled and used for building materials in later periods.

There is little known about Djedefhor's reign, as not much historical evidence or records survive from that time. Some historians speculate that he may have had a strained relationship with his father, Khufu, and was possibly involved in a succession dispute with his brother, Khafre.

Overall, Djedefhor's reign was not particularly significant in the grand scheme of ancient Egyptian history, but his existence provides insight into the complex familial relationships and power struggles that occurred during the Old Kingdom period.