Fifth Dynasty of Egypt | |||||||||
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Capital | Memphis | ||||||||
Common languages | Egyptian language | ||||||||
Religion | ancient Egyptian religion | ||||||||
Government | Absolute monarchy | ||||||||
Pharaoh | |||||||||
• 7–8 years (first) | Userkaf | ||||||||
• 13 years | Sahure | ||||||||
• c. 10 years | Neferirkare Kakai | ||||||||
• c. 2 years | Neferefre | ||||||||
• Few months | Shepseskare | ||||||||
• 24–35 years | Nyuserre Ini | ||||||||
• 8–9 years | Menkauhor Kaiu | ||||||||
• 33 up to over 44 years | Djedkare Isesi | ||||||||
• 15–30 years (last) | Unas | ||||||||
Historical era | Old Kingdom of Egypt | ||||||||
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Periods and dynasties of ancient Egypt |
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All years are BC |
The Fifth Dynasty of ancient Egypt (notated Dynasty V) is often combined with Dynasties III, IV and VI under the group title the Old Kingdom. The Fifth Dynasty pharaohs reigned for approximately 150 years, from the early 25th century BC until the mid 24th century BC.