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This ruler names a now-dry branch of a river discovered 2022 study led by Hader Seisha; that branch emptied into a harbor near Khentkaus Town. Negative depictions of this ruler by classical historians include Herodotus’s account of his greed to fund the radishes and onions that he provided for 100,000 men. An usually realistic statue depicts this ruler’s vizier and nephew Hemiunu. The reigns of this pharaoh and his predecessor are depicted in the Westcar Papyrus. The diary of the inspector Merer describes how a project during this ruler’s reign shipped material from Tura. This son (-5[2])of Sneferu (10[1])built the largest complex (-5[1])at a site with similar complexes built by Menkaure and Khafre and was the tallest manmade structure (10[1])for over 3 millenia. For 10 points, name this pharaoh who built the Great Pyramid at Giza. ■END■ (10[2]0[1])

ANSWER: Khufu [or Cheops; or Khnum-Khufu; or Suphis; accept Khufu branch of the Nile]
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