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--- Archaic Period --- |
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| 1st Dynasty (2920 - 2770 BC)
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King Narmer: He seems to be the first to unite Egypt
under the rule of one leader. However, it's believed that the real
unification didn't take place before the rule of the 2nd Dynasty King
Kasekhemwy.
A palette called Narmer Palette was found in Hierakonpolis. The palette
describes Narmer effort and victories. Narmer is believed to have married
queen Neithotep. Historians presume that Neithotep is the mother of King
Aha, the could-be second king of the first dynasty.
Narmer is also associated with the name Menes, whom historians believe is
the same person. Narmer ruled Egypt for 62 years.
(currently Gerga) became the first Egyptian capitals during this dynasty.
Memphis was also founded during this dynasty. Memphis is located on the
west bank of the Nile south of Cairo. Memphis is a Greek name, however the
Egyptian name of the city was Mennufer or Menfe which means "established
and beautiful".
After Narmer, came the kings: Aha, Djer, Djet (Wadj), Den, Anedjib,
Semerkhet, Qa'a. Horus, the falcon God was prominently worshiped in this
dynasty.
The first dynasty didn't succeed completely in uniting Egypt, as clans and
independent groups resisted the process. However one cannot argue on its
role in paving the way to the complete unification of Egypt in the 2nd
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| 2nd Dynasty (2770 - 2649
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Kings of this dynasty continued to protect borders and curbing turmoil.
Not all the kings are legal heirs, as some are believed to be usurpers.
Some ruled for long reigns and despite that few information were known
about them.
Some built temples, attended festivals in Memphis. The most notable of
Seth-Peribsen is establishment for a mortuary complex in Abydos
Some kings stopped worshipping Horus considering God Seth instead.
Kasekhemwy built a tomb at Abydos. He was energetic in his military
campaigns. He succeeded to crush rebels of the Lower Egypt and finally
completed the task of uniting the country.
After that, an era of peace, stability and luxury was observed.
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