Sneferu

Sneferu was the founder of the . He was married to Hetepheres I and was the father to Khufu, his succeeding pharaoh.
==History==
His founding of the fourth dynasty is considered the beginning of a golden age for Egypt, and he built at least three pyramids. The first was the Meidum Pyramid, which collapsed, and was followed by the Bent Pyramid, which saw a change in design. His final pyramid, considered his masterpiece, was the Shining Pyramid, in which he was buried, though he died before the edifice was completed.Assassin's Creed: Origins
During his reign, Sneferu was also known for introducing polished stone to form the smooth slanting sides of the pyramids, as shown in his design of the Shining pyramid. He also hid three small replicas of the pyramids, which, when inserted in the of the Shining Pyramid, revealed the location of a vault containing a pyramidion and a set of ancient scrolls.Assassin's Creed: Origins – Secrets of the First Pyramids
These details were recorded by Manetho, a historian during 3rd century BCE, who documented it in his work Aegyptiaca. In 48 BCE, the Egyptian scholar Merkes eventually deciphered Seneferu's secrets with the help of the Medjay, Bayek.
==Gallery==
ACO Sneferu's tomb.jpg|Sneferu's tomb behind an Old Kingdom stele
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Origins 
*Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt
==References==
Category:Individuals
Category:Egyptians
Category:Ethnic Egyptians
Category:Pharaohs of Egypt