15: Djedkare, The Enduring Ka
15: Djedkare, The Enduring Ka  
Podcast: The History of Egypt Podcast
Published On: Mon Jul 22 2013
Description: Dynasty 6 and new ideas. Around 2440 BCE, a new king came to power. King Djed-ka-Re ("The Spirit of Re Endures") was an effective ruler, who reformed the government and left a rich artistic and written record... Date c. 2440 - 2410 BCE Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com. Support the show via Patreon www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast. Make a one-time donation via PayPal payments.  Music by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com. Select Bibliography: Bárta, M., Nuzzolo, M., & Krejčí, J. (2021). The rise and development of the solar cult and architecture in ancient Egypt. Harrassowitz. Nuzzolo, M. (2018). The Fifth Dynasty sun temples: Kingship, architecture and religion in third millennium BC Egypt. Romer, J. (2012). A History of Ancient Egypt Volume I: From the First Farmers to the Great Pyramid. Strudwick, N. (2005). Texts from the Pyramid Age. Verner, M. (2014). Sons of the Sun: Rise and Decline of the Fifth Dynasty. Verner, M. (2017). Abusir: The necropolis of the sons of the sun. https://doi.org/10.5743/cairo/9789774167904.001.0001 Verner, M. (2020). The Pyramids: The Archaeology and History of Egypt’s Iconic Monuments (2nd ed.). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices