Khentkaus I

merge with Khentkaus I when possible.

Khentkaues I may have been a daughter of Menkaure, wife of Shepseskaf and mother of Userkaf, but this is by no means certain. Her Mastaba at Giza - tomb LG100 - is located very close to Menkaure's pyramid complex. This close connection may point to a family relationship, but it is not quite clear exactly what that relationship is.

Khentkaues appears to have served as a regent and may have even taken on Kingly titles. Some of her titles are ambiguous and are apparently open for interpretation. Titles: King’s Mother (mwt-niswt), Mother of Two Dual Kings (mwt-nswy-bitwy) OR Dual King and Mother of a Dual King (nsw-bity mwt-nsw-bity)

Tomb of Khentkaus I in Giza

Khentkaues I was buried in Giza. Her tomb is known as LG 100 and G 8400 and is located in the Central Field. The pyramid complex of Queen Khentkaues includes: her pyramid, a boat pit, a Valley Temple and a pyramid town.