According to some authors he was the brother and successor of Khufu, but it is more commonly accepted that Djedefra was Khufu's successor and Khafra was successor to Djedefra.

There is no agreement on the date of his reign, although some authors say it was between 2558 BC and 2532 BC; this dynasty is commonly dated ca. 2650 BC–2480 BC. He built the second largest pyramid at Giza, the Great Sphinx and a temple, which is the only surviving example of a temple of the period of the Old Kingdom.

His name, Khaf-Ra, means "of the crown of Ra" or "rise Ra!" the hieroglyphic representing his name includes a crown.

It is believed that the Sphinx was carved in his image to guard the Giza Plateau Pyramids. It sits at the end of the causeway to his pyramid, and is a symbol of the powerful sun god.

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