Khentkaus III
Khentkaus III
Ḫnt kꜣw=s | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's wife, King's mother | |||||
| Queen consort of Egypt | |||||
| Tenure | c. 2450 BC | ||||
| Burial | |||||
| Spouse | Neferefre? | ||||
| Issue | Menkauhor Kaiu? Shepseskare? | ||||
| Dynasty | Fifth Dynasty | ||||
| Father | Neferirkare Kakai? | ||||
| Mother | Khentkaus II? | ||||
| Religion | Ancient Egyptian religion | ||||
Khentkaus III, often called Khentakawess III by news media, (fl. c. 2450 BC) was an ancient Egyptian queen consort who lived during the Fifth Dynasty. She was very likely a daughter of king Neferirkare Kakai and queen Khentkaus II, while her husband was equally likely king Neferefre, and her son the future king Menkauhor Kaiu.