Menkaura (or Men-Kau-Re; Mycerinus in Latin; Mykerinos in Greek) was a pharaoh of the Fourth dynasty of Egypt (c. 2620 BC–2480 BC) who ordered the construction of the third and smallest of the Pyramids of Giza. His main queen was Khamerernebty II. Some authors date his rule between 2532 BC–2504 BC or 28 years but the Turin King List has him ruling for 18 years, which's regarded as being closer to the truth since several of his statues were unfinished upon his death--suggesting a muc… (More on Menkaure)