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1st Egyptian Dynasty

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Name                            Meaning
Narmer/Menes              Established                                                          3100-3050 B.C.
Neithhotep                    Neith is satisfied

Hor-Aha                       Horus fights, Horus is a warrior                           3050-3049 B.C.
Benerib                        Sweet of Heart

Djer                              Horus succors                                                     3049-3008 B.C.
Herneith                       Neith is on high
Nakhneith                    Strong is Neith

Djet/Wadj                    Horus cobra                                                          3008-2975 B.C.                                                          
Merneith**                 Beloved of Neith                                                    2975-2965 B.C.

Den/Dewen                  Horus who strikes                                                  2965-2935 B.C.

Anedjib                         His heart is safe                                                     2935-2925 B.C.
Betrest/Tarset               Rising strength    

Semerkhet                    Thoughtful friend                                                     2925-2916 B.C.

Qa’a                              His arm is raised                                                     2916-2890 B.C.
Over a 3000 year period Ancient Egypt was ruled by 33 different dynasties.
This is the 1st.

TIME PERIOD
The Archaic Period           3100-2649 B.C.
Upper and Lower Egypt are united under one leader and ruled by its 1st and 2nd Dynasties

EVENTS OF THE FIRST
Upper and Lower Egypt are united under the rule of one king.
Egyptian kings first take the title of 'Pharaoh' (Great House, Destroyer)

Memphis is built

Tjeny/Thinis becomes the capital                                                                           
Pharaohs are buried in tombs at Abydos  
 
NOTES
I've included the named of the pharaohs, the meaning of their names and the dates they ruled.
I've also included the names of their queens.
Pharoahs and their queens are placed together.

** Indicates a reigning queen

LINKS
All Dynasties
seekhim.deviantart.com/art/Egy…

2nd Dynasty
seekhim.deviantart.com/art/2nd…


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