The First Dynasty of ancient Egypt covers the first series of Egyptian kings to rule over a unified Egypt. It immediately follows the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt, possibly by Narmer, and marks the beginning of the Early Dynastic Period, when power was centered at Thinis.
Narmer Palette (c. 3200–3000 BC)
The Narmer Palette
Narmer Macehead
Necklaces with different types of beads. Carnelian, coral, and garnet.
Narmer was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the Early Dynastic Period, whose reign began at a date estimated to fall in the range 3273–2987 BC. He was the successor to the Protodynastic king Ka. Many scholars consider him the unifier of Egypt and founder of the First Dynasty, and in turn the first king of a unified Egypt. He also had a prominently noticeable presence in Canaan, compared to his predecessors and successors. Neithhotep is thought to be his queen consort or his daughter.
Verso of the Narmer Palette
Necropolis seal impression of the Egyptian pharaoh, Qa'a.
Narmer Palette
Chambers B17 and B18 in the Umm el-Qa'ab, which constitute the tomb of Narmer