Bust of Userkaf

Historical Reproduction - Vintage - 2001 DeAgostini, The Glory of Ancient Egypt, Collectors Figurine Issue No. 26 - Statue Only Approximately 3” tall USERKAF Userkaf, also spelled Userkhaf, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the Fifth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom period, around 2494–2487 BCE. He is credited with founding the Fifth Dynasty and establishing the cult of the sun god Ra as the dominant religious force in Egypt. Userkaf's reign marked a period of transition and religious reform in Egyptian history. Userkaf is believed to have been the son of pharaoh Khentkaus I and the founder of the royal line of the Fifth Dynasty. His Horus name, "User," translates to "Powerful of Ka," emphasizing his connection to the divine life force. Userkaf's reign is notable for its emphasis on solar worship and the construction of sun temples dedicated to the cult of Ra. One of Userkaf's most significant achievements was the construction of his mortuary complex at Saqqara, near the ancie