Pharoah Merenre

Pharaoh Merenre (also spelled Mernere or Merenrê) was the fourth king of the Sixth Dynasty of Egypt.
He ruled for an estimated 6 to 11 years, from 2283 to 2278 BC or 2258 to 2251 BC, during the late Old Kingdom period. He was the son of Pepi I and Ankhesenpepi I, and was succeeded by his son, Pepi II. Merenre's reign was relatively short, but he was a successful ruler. He continued the expansion of Egypt's trade with Nubia, and he also built a number of new temples and monuments. (PYRAMID OF MERENRE)
His most famous monument is his pyramid, which is located at Saqqara. The pyramid is known as the Khanefermerenre, and it is one of the best-preserved pyramids from the Old Kingdom. Merenre's death was a major turning point in Egyptian history. His successor, Pepi II, was only a child when he ascended to the throne, and his reign was long and troubled. The Old Kingdom eventually collapsed, and Egypt entered a period of decline known as the First Intermediate Period. He conducted two major expeditions to Aswan to procure stone for his pyramid. He cut five canals through the cataract rocks and recruited Nubian chieftains to cut timber and to build transport vessels for him. He visited the southern boundary of Egypt at Elephantine (present-day Aswān) and received there the homage of the chiefs of Nubia. He extended the authority of one official over all Upper Egypt. He encouraged intensive exploration and trade in Nubia. Merenre was a relatively young man when he died, and the cause of his death is unknown. However, his death marked the beginning of the end of the Old Kingdom.

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