Kefren, also known as Khafre, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty, ruling around 2570 BCE. He is best known for commissioning the second-largest pyramid at Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, which is often mistaken for being the tallest due to its elevated location. Kefren is also associated with the Great Sphinx, a monumental statue with a lion's body and a human head, believed to represent him. Kefren's reign is marked by significant architectural achievements and advancements in art. His pyramid complex includes mortuary temples and other structures that reflect the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization. The Giza Plateau, where his pyramid is located, remains one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.