Friday, June 5, 2026

Collection of facts about the Early Dynastic Period of Egypt

This post is a collection of facts about the Early Dynastic Period of Egypt (c. 3150 - 2686 BC). There are 8 facts listed below.

  • Preceded by the Naqada III culture
  • Unification of Upper and Lower Egypt (c. 3150 BC)
  • First Dynasty (c. 3100 - 2900 BC)
  • First pharaoh of unified Egypt was Narmer (Menes according to Manetho)
  • Capital moved to Memphis (previously at Thinis)
  • Second Dynasty (c. 2890 - 2686 BC)
  • Development of Egyptian hieroglyphs
  • Followed by the Old Kingdom of Egypt

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