Dynasty 0
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Dynasty 0, Dynasty Zero, or the Protodynastic period are the terms used to describe the kings of Egypt during the Naqada III period of Egypt. These kings ruled over part or all of Egypt, with this dyn
Name of King Iry-Hor, Dynasty 0, Eastern Kom, Tell el-Farkha.
Serekh of Iry-Hor
Scorpion II on the Scorpion Macehead
The Narmer Palette, depicting Narmer on both sides.
Menes
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Menes was a pharaoh of the Early Dynastic Period of ancient Egypt, credited by classical tradition with having united Upper and Lower Egypt, and as the founder of the First Dynasty.
Dynasty 0
…the kings of Egypt during the Naqada III period of Egypt. These kings ruled over part or all of Egypt, with this dynasty ending with the legendary king Menes, who is usually associated with Narmer or Aha. This period saw a rise in Egyptian royalty, leading to Egyptian unification by Menes. During this period…
The cartouche of Menes on the Abydos King List
Two Horus names of Hor-Aha (left and center) and a name of Menes (right) in hieroglyphs.
Reconstructed tablet.
Vassal subject with headdress and spotted robe, possibly a Libyan, paying homage. First Dynasty, 2960–2770, Tomb of Narmer B17, Abydos.