Khentkaus III

Khentkaus III



Ḫnt kꜣw=s
King's wife, King's mother
Queen consort of Egypt
Tenurec. 2450 BC
Burial
SpouseNeferefre?
IssueMenkauhor Kaiu?
Shepseskare?
DynastyFifth Dynasty
FatherNeferirkare Kakai?
MotherKhentkaus II?
ReligionAncient 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.