Miroslav Verner is an Egyptologist, archaeologist, and epigrapher who has been working in archaeological excavation and research in Egypt since 1964, and has published thirteen academic monographs and numerous academic articles. He is the author of Temple of the World: Sanctuaries, Cults, and Mysteries of Ancient Egypt (AUC Press, 2013).

Verner approaches [this subject] with clarity and enthusiasm, which draws the reader on to want to learn more. His writing is complemented by numerous very good quality black-and-white photographs, diagrams and plans, plus some excellent colour photographs ... A highly recommended read!

• AcknowledgementsForewordIn the Shadow of MemphisTurbulent times at the turn of two dynasties1. Abusir of Sons of the SunWhen the Sun ruledAbusir – The royal necropolisEternal Residence of the King: The pyramid complex of SahureThree royal mothers named KhentkausThe mystery of the Unfinished PyramidThe PyramidThe Early TempleThe testimony of the papyrus archivesVizier Ptahshepses – Influential son-in-law of the kingForgotten royal childrenThe cult, rituals and festivalsFunerary Cult of the Kings Buried at AbusirSun Temples of the Fifth Dynasty Kings2. South AbusirOn the Way to the Great GodSouth Abusir in the Early Old KingdomMastabas of the Fifth Dynasty OfficialsIn the Footprints of Thieves3. The Other AbusirThe Traitor’s TombIufaa – Finally an Intact Tomb! Menekhibnekau, Embalmers’ Cache and two lesser tombsBibliographyChronological TableIndex

Miroslav Verner is an Egyptologist, archaeologist, and epigrapher who has been working in archaeological excavation and research in Egypt since 1964, and has published thirteen academic monographs and numerous academic articles. He is the author of Temple of the World: Sanctuaries, Cults, and Mysteries of Ancient Egypt (AUC Press, 2013).

Verner approaches [this subject] with clarity and enthusiasm, which draws the reader on to want to learn more. His writing is complemented by numerous very good quality black-and-white photographs, diagrams and plans, plus some excellent colour photographs ... A highly recommended read!

• AcknowledgementsForewordIn the Shadow of MemphisTurbulent times at the turn of two dynasties1. Abusir of Sons of the SunWhen the Sun ruledAbusir – The royal necropolisEternal Residence of the King: The pyramid complex of SahureThree royal mothers named KhentkausThe mystery of the Unfinished PyramidThe PyramidThe Early TempleThe testimony of the papyrus archivesVizier Ptahshepses – Influential son-in-law of the kingForgotten royal childrenThe cult, rituals and festivalsFunerary Cult of the Kings Buried at AbusirSun Temples of the Fifth Dynasty Kings2. South AbusirOn the Way to the Great GodSouth Abusir in the Early Old KingdomMastabas of the Fifth Dynasty OfficialsIn the Footprints of Thieves3. The Other AbusirThe Traitor’s TombIufaa – Finally an Intact Tomb! Menekhibnekau, Embalmers’ Cache and two lesser tombsBibliographyChronological TableIndex

Miroslav Verner is an Egyptologist, archaeologist, and epigrapher who has been working in archaeological excavation and research in Egypt since 1964, and has published thirteen academic monographs and numerous academic articles. He is the author of Temple of the World: Sanctuaries, Cults, and Mysteries of Ancient Egypt (AUC Press, 2013).

Verner approaches [this subject] with clarity and enthusiasm, which draws the reader on to want to learn more. His writing is complemented by numerous very good quality black-and-white photographs, diagrams and plans, plus some excellent colour photographs ... A highly recommended read!

• AcknowledgementsForewordIn the Shadow of MemphisTurbulent times at the turn of two dynasties1. Abusir of Sons of the SunWhen the Sun ruledAbusir – The royal necropolisEternal Residence of the King: The pyramid complex of SahureThree royal mothers named KhentkausThe mystery of the Unfinished PyramidThe PyramidThe Early TempleThe testimony of the papyrus archivesVizier Ptahshepses – Influential son-in-law of the kingForgotten royal childrenThe cult, rituals and festivalsFunerary Cult of the Kings Buried at AbusirSun Temples of the Fifth Dynasty Kings2. South AbusirOn the Way to the Great GodSouth Abusir in the Early Old KingdomMastabas of the Fifth Dynasty OfficialsIn the Footprints of Thieves3. The Other AbusirThe Traitor’s TombIufaa – Finally an Intact Tomb! Menekhibnekau, Embalmers’ Cache and two lesser tombsBibliographyChronological TableIndex