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Early Dynastic Period ยท c. 3000โ€“2890 BCE

First Dynasty of Egypt

The first kings of a unified Egypt found Memphis, record events with early hieroglyphs and are buried in great tombs at Abydos.

Rulers

  1. Narmer
  2. Aha
  3. Djer
  4. Djet
  5. Den
  6. Merneith (regent)
  7. Anedjib
  8. Semerkhet
  9. Qaa

Order and dates of rulers are debated for many dynasties. Names in gold have a full profile.

1st Dynasty

Narmer Palette

Egyptian Museum, Cairo

This ceremonial palette, a large version of those used to grind cosmetics, shows King Narmer wearing the white crown on one side and the red crown on the other.

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History for Sleep ยท 2 h 26 min ยท 20 Sept 2026 ยท 17 chapters

Boring History for Sleep | Every Pharaoh Dynasty of Ancient Egypt

A slow, calm walk through every dynasty of ancient Egypt โ€” from Narmer to Nectanebo II โ€” read one name at a time, for sleep.

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