Fifth Dynasty of Egypt

Fifth Dynasty of Egypt
The pyramid of Unas at Saqqara
Capital	Memphis
Common languages	Egyptian language
Religion	ancient Egyptian religion
Government	Absolute monarchy
Pharaoh
• 7–8 years (first)	Userkaf
• 13 years	Sahure
• c. 10 years	Neferirkare Kakai
• c. 2 years	Neferefre
• Few months	Shepseskare
• 24–35 years	Nyuserre Ini
• 8–9 years	Menkauhor Kaiu
• 33 up to over 44 years	Djedkare Isesi
• 15–30 years (last)	Unas
Historical era	Old Kingdom of Egypt
Preceded by Succeeded by Fourth Dynasty of Egypt Sixth Dynasty of Egypt

The Fifth Dynasty of ancient Egypt (notated Dynasty V) is often combined with Dynasties III, IV and VI under the group title the Old Kingdom. The Fifth Dynasty pharaohs reigned for approximately 150 years, from the early 25th century BC until the mid 24th century BC.