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Menkaure Collection

Menkaure, also known as Mycerinus, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the Old Kingdom period from c. 2589-30 BC

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Pyramids at Giza

Pyramids at Giza. Satellite image of the three pyramids at Giza, in northern Egypt. The pyramids are thought to have been built between 2600 and 2500 BC

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies

Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 2007. The Pyramids of Egypt, the tombs of the pharoahs Menkaure, Khafre and Khufu, dating from around 2000 BC, Giza, Egypt

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies

Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 2007. Temple in front of the Pyramids, the tombs of the pharoahs Menkaure, Khafre and Khufu, dating from around 2000 BC, Giza, Egypt

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies

Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 2007. Creator: Ethel Davies
Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 2007. Camel riders in front of the Pyramids, the tombs of the pharoahs Menkaure, Khafre and Khufu, dating from around 2000 BC, Giza, Egypt

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 1984. Creator: Ethel Davies

Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 1984. Creator: Ethel Davies
Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 1984. The Pyramids, the tombs of the pharoahs Menkaure, Khafre and Khufu, dating from around 2000 BC, Giza, Egypt

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 1984. Creator: Ethel Davies

Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 1984. Creator: Ethel Davies
Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, 1984. The Pyramids, the tombs of the pharoahs Menkaure, Khafre and Khufu, dating from around 2000 BC, Giza, Egypt

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Vue du grand Sphinx et de la grande pyramide de Menkazeh (Mycerinus), December 1849

Vue du grand Sphinx et de la grande pyramide de Menkazeh (Mycerinus), December 1849

Background imageMenkaure Collection: The Pyramids of Giza, c. 2589-30 BC, Old Kingdom (photo)

The Pyramids of Giza, c. 2589-30 BC, Old Kingdom (photo)
XIR68334 The Pyramids of Giza, c.2589-30 BC, Old Kingdom (photo) by Egyptian 4th Dynasty (c.2613-2498 BC); Giza (El Gizeh), Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian, out of copyright

Background imageMenkaure Collection: The Sphinx and the Pyramids, label from a fez box, c. 1910 (colour litho)

The Sphinx and the Pyramids, label from a fez box, c. 1910 (colour litho)
CHT175140 The Sphinx and the Pyramids, label from a fez box, c.1910 (colour litho) by Bohemian School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Tourists at the pyramids in Egypt, label from a fez box, c. 1914 (colour litho)

Tourists at the pyramids in Egypt, label from a fez box, c. 1914 (colour litho)
CHT175137 Tourists at the pyramids in Egypt, label from a fez box, c.1914 (colour litho) by Austrian School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMenkaure Collection: The Sphinx and the pyramid of Menkaure with an Arab wedding procession (chromolitho)

The Sphinx and the pyramid of Menkaure with an Arab wedding procession (chromolitho)
735773 The Sphinx and the pyramid of Menkaure with an Arab wedding procession (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Pyramids, c. 1878 (b / w photo)

Pyramids, c. 1878 (b / w photo)
EDI187981 Pyramids, c.1878 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageMenkaure Collection: woodcut of sarcophagus of pharaoh Menkaura, Giza, Egypt

woodcut of sarcophagus of pharaoh Menkaura, Giza, Egypt
Woodcut of stone sarcophagus of pharaoh Menkaura (Menkaure), builder of the third pyramid at Giza, Egypt. Lost at sea in 1838

Background imageMenkaure Collection: The Great Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co

The Great Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
The Great Pyramids, Giza, Egypt, c1890. The Pyramids of Giza were built in the 26th century BC to house the tomgs of the 4th dynasty Pharaohs Khufu (Cheops)

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Menkaura (or possibly Khafra), Ancient Egyptian Pharoah, 1936

Menkaura (or possibly Khafra), Ancient Egyptian Pharoah, 1936. Found in the collection of the Universitat Leipzig. Plate taken from The Art of Ancient Egypt, published by the Phaidon Press (Vienna)

Background imageMenkaure Collection: The Pyramids, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

The Pyramids, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Background imageMenkaure Collection: A Camel With The Pyramids In The Background; Cairo, Egypt, Africa

A Camel With The Pyramids In The Background; Cairo, Egypt, Africa

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Aerial View of the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Aerial View of the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt. Date: 1920s

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt

Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt
The pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus), the Pyramd of Khafre (Chephren) and the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) at the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Background imageMenkaure Collection: The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt - Aerial Photograph

The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt - Aerial Photograph. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Triad of Menkaure (Mycerinus) with the goddess

Triad of Menkaure (Mycerinus) with the goddess Hathor and the goddess of the Aphroditopolis nome. 2490 BC. Left detail depicting goddess Hathor

Background imageMenkaure Collection: EGYPT: KHEPHREN PYRAMID Khephren Pyramid near Cairo

EGYPT: KHEPHREN PYRAMID Khephren Pyramid near Cairo

Background imageMenkaure Collection: EGYPT: FARMING, c1970. Farmers plowing fields along the banks of the Nile River in Egypt

EGYPT: FARMING, c1970. Farmers plowing fields along the banks of the Nile River in Egypt, with the pyramids of Giza seen in the distance. Photographed c1970

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Pyramid complex of Giza from the Nile, Egypt

Pyramid complex of Giza from the Nile, Egypt
View over the river Nile to a village at the opposite shore with men and camels standing on the river bank and (from right to left) the Great Pyramid of Giza

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Cairo, Egypt - The Pyramids of Giza

Cairo, Egypt - The Pyramids of Giza - Khufu, Khafra and Menkaure. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Egypt. The Pyramids of Giza. Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure

Egypt. The Pyramids of Giza. Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure
Egypt. The Pyramids of Giza. Pyramids of Khafre (or Chephren) and Menkaure (or Mykerinos). 26th century B.C. 4th Dynasty. Old Kingdom

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Egypt. The Pyramids of Giza. Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and M

Egypt. The Pyramids of Giza. Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and M
Egypt. The Pyramids of Giza. Great Pyramid of Giza (known as the Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Cheops or Khufu), the Pyramid of Khafre (or Chephren) and the Pyramid of Menkaure (or Mykerinos)

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Egypt. The Great Pyramid of Giza called the Pyramid of Menka

Egypt. The Great Pyramid of Giza called the Pyramid of Menka
Egypt. The Great Pyramid of Giza called Pyramid of Menkaure. The smallest of the three Pyramids of Giza. Tomb of the fourth-dynasty pharaoh Menkaure. Detail. 26th century B.C. Old Kingdom

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Pyramids at Giza / Egypt

Pyramids at Giza / Egypt
One of the pyramids at Giza (Gizeh). The pyramids were massive mortuary monuments to the Old Kingdom Pharoahs Cheops (Khufu), Khefre and Menkaure. Date: circa 1910

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Relief of Menkahuor. Egyptian art

Relief of Menkahuor. Egyptian art
Menkauhor Relief. ca. 2388 BC. 5th dynasty. Egyptian art. Old Kingdom. Relief. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Louvre Museum. Proc: EGYPT. GIZA. Giza. Menkaures Pyramid

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Egypt. Giza. Pyramids

Egypt. Giza. Pyramids
EGYPT. GIZA. Giza. Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. Egyptian art. Old Kingdom. Architecture

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Pyramid of Menkaure in Cairo, Egypt

Pyramid of Menkaure in Cairo, Egypt
The pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus), at the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Pyramid of Khafre and Menkaure in Cairo, Egypt

Pyramid of Khafre and Menkaure in Cairo, Egypt
The pyramid of Khafre (Chephren) and the pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus) at the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Background imageMenkaure Collection: The Pyramids of Giza - Cairo, Egypt - inset Arabic Script

The Pyramids of Giza - Cairo, Egypt - inset Arabic Script
The Pyramids of Giza - Cairo, Egypt - inset box with Arabic Script. Date: circa 1904

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Schist statue depicting Menkaure and wife Khamerernebty II

Schist statue depicting Menkaure and wife Khamerernebty II
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom Dynasty IV. Schist statue depicting Menkaure and his wife Khamerernebty II

Background imageMenkaure Collection: EGYPT. GIZA. Giza. Pyramids of Menkaure, Khafre

EGYPT. GIZA. Giza. Pyramids of Menkaure, Khafre and Khufu. Egyptian art. Old Kingdom. Architecture

Background imageMenkaure Collection: EGYPT. GIZA. Giza. Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre

EGYPT. GIZA. Giza. Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. Egyptian art. Old Kingdom. Architecture

Background imageMenkaure Collection: EGYPT: PYRAMIDS AND SPHINX. The Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, Egypt

EGYPT: PYRAMIDS AND SPHINX. The Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Egypt, Pyramids

Egypt, Pyramids at Giza, Khafre, Khufu, Menkaure

Background imageMenkaure Collection: The Pyramids of Giza, Khafre, Chepren, and Menkaure Pyramids, on the Giza Plateau and distant Cairo

The Pyramids of Giza, Khafre, Chepren, and Menkaure Pyramids, on the Giza Plateau and distant Cairo, Egypt

Background imageMenkaure Collection: Camel in front of the pyramids of Giza, Egypt, Cheops, Khafre or Chephren, and Menkaure

Camel in front of the pyramids of Giza, Egypt, Cheops, Khafre or Chephren, and Menkaure or Mycerinus

Background imageMenkaure Collection: King Menkaure

King Menkaure
MENKAURE, PHARAOH also known as Mycerinus son of Khafre builder of the Third Pyramid of Giza



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Menkaure, also known as Mycerinus, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the Old Kingdom period from c. 2589-30 BC. He is best known for his pyramid located at Giza, alongside the famous pyramids of Khafre and Khufu. The Pyramids of Giza stand as a testament to Menkaure's grandeur and power. These colossal structures have captivated visitors for centuries with their awe-inspiring size and architectural brilliance. From every angle, they command attention and leave spectators in awe of the ancient Egyptians' engineering prowess. One iconic image that showcases Menkaure's pyramid is "Vue du grand Sphinx et de la grande pyramide de Menkazeh (Mycerinus), December 1849. " This artwork beautifully captures the majestic Sphinx standing guard beside Menkaure's pyramid, creating a mesmerizing sight that has stood the test of time. An aerial view of the Pyramids of Giza reveals their true magnitude, showcasing how these monumental structures dominate Cairo's skyline even today. Tourists flock to witness this breathtaking sight firsthand, just as they did in 1914 when a fez box label depicted tourists marveling at these wonders. "The Sphinx and the Pyramids" lithograph from around 1910 transports us back in time to experience Egypt's rich history through vibrant colors. It evokes images of an Arab wedding procession passing by Menkaure's pyramid while being watched over by the enigmatic Sphinx. In Francis Frith's photograph titled "The Pyramids of El-Geezah from the South-West, " taken in 1858, we see another perspective on Menkaure's pyramid. The black-and-white photo highlights its imposing presence against a vast desert backdrop – a stark reminder of its enduring legacy. A woodcut depicting Pharaoh Menkaura’s sarcophagus further emphasizes his significance within Egyptian culture.