Khentkaus
Khentkaus (also Khentkawes and Khentakawess; Egyptian Ḫnt kȝw=s) was an ancient Egyptian given name. It may refer to several women lived during the Old Kingdom:
- Khentkaus I, queen of pharaoh Shepseskaf (4th Dynasty) or Userkaf (5th Dynasty)
- Khentkaus II, queen of pharaoh Neferirkare Kakai (5th Dynasty) and mother of pharaohs Neferefre and Nyuserre Ini
- Khentkaus III, possibly queen of pharaoh Neferefre (5th Dynasty)
- Princess Khentkaus, princess during the 4th Dynasty
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| Khentkaus in hieroglyphs | ||||
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| Era: Old Kingdom (2686–2181 BC) | ||||
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