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Huni (original reading unknown) was an ancient Egyptian king, the last pharaoh of the Third Dynasty of Egypt during the Old Kingdom period. Bases on the Turin king list, he is commonly credited with a reign of 24 years, ending c. 2613 BC.
Jul 3, 2023 · Lost Pyramid of Huni Still Unfound, Excavations Continue. The Lost Pyramid of Huni, aka the tomb suspected of housing the king’s casket, treasures, and papyrus’ documenting his entire life, has not been discovered as of writing.
Huni was the father of Queen Hetepheres I, the wife of Sneferu who was his successor and the first king of the fourth dynasty. It is also possible that he and his wife, queen Meresankh I, were the parents of Sneferu.
Mar 25, 2013 · Huni is considered as the last king of the 3rd Dynasty. In the Turin Canon he immediately precedes Snofru, the founder of the 4th Dynasty. The same kinglist credits him with a reign of 24 years, but there are no contemporary sources that confirm this number. The Horus-name of Huni is not known.
Jul 6, 2023 · Despite the best efforts of other Egyptologists, the Third Dynasty pyramid built by King Huni has never been found, and Dr. Hawass hopes to be the first to find the 4,000-year-old tombs beneath it.
Huni paved the way for the great pyramid builders of the 4th Dynasty with his substantial construction projects and the possible restructuring of regional administration. Yet, we really know very little about this king who ruled during a pivotal point in Egyptian history. The name Huni may be translated as "The Smiter".
Mar 29, 2013 · Huni is considered as the last king of the 3rd Dynasty, the predecessor and probable father of Snofru, the founder of the 4th Dynasty. Click on the thumbnails below to learn more about Huni.
