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Early Dynasty (c.4000-2680 B.C.) |
1st Dynasty (3050 - 2850 BC.)
| Menes c. 3000 BC |
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The Narmer PaletteThe falcon Horus is seated on a lotus, over the enemy grasping it with a rope, this represents the triumph of the Upper Egyptian divine cult over the Lower Egyptian enemy cult Both the King and god have won the battle These processional banners narrate the various communities of Upper (south) Egypt celebrating the victory over Lower (north) Egypt While Menes wearing the Red Crown and holding the crook and flail, representing his authority and rule over Lower Egypt |
2nd Dynasty(2850-2680 BC.)
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