Fifth Dynasty of Egypt
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The Fifth Dynasty of ancient Egypt is often combined with Dynasties III, IV and VI under the group title the Old Kingdom. The Fifth Dynasty pharaohs reigned for around 150 years, from the early 25th c
The pyramid of Unas at Saqqara
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Unas
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Unas or Wenis, also spelled Unis, was a king, the ninth and last ruler of the Fifth Dynasty of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Unas reigned for around 30 years in the mid-24th century BC, succeeding Dje
Fifth Dynasty of Egypt
…at or near Abusir. Then late in this dynasty, the cult of the deity Osiris assumes importance, most notably in the inscriptions found in the tomb of Unas. Amongst non-royal Egyptians of this time, Ptahhotep, vizier to Djedkare Isesi, won fame for his wisdom; The Maxims of Ptahhotep was ascribed to him…
Unas being suckled by the goddess Iat, Egyptian Museum
Alabaster globular vase of Unas, Louvre
Cartouche of king Unas
Saqqara mastabas. Unas cartouches.