
Dynasty:
He was the last king of the 3rd dynasty. He ruled for about 24 years and his name was repeated for more than once in the king?
History:
Huni's wife Queen Meresankh I was the mother of Snefru. Huni was probably the father of Hetepheres, queen of the next king, Snofru. It is said that he ruled after Nebkawraa and king Senefru followed him on the throne. it is possible that Huni came to the throne at a very venerable age. He is credited with a 24-year reign in the Turin King List. Monuments:
King Huni started to build his pyramid in Meidum but he died before completing it. The pyramid was finished by king Senefru that?s why his name related with the pyramid. Another pyramid exists which was very likely built by Huni, but this is a small ceremonial pyramid the ruins of which have been found at Elephantine island. This pyramid was not a tomb, nor did it have a surrounding necropolis or temple complex; its real function and religious significance remain unknown. However, many of such small, ceremonial, pyramids have been found, built by old kingdom pharaohs throughout the kingdom of Egypt.
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