Early Dynastic Period, Dynasties 1-2 (jan 1, 3100 BC – jan 1, 2686 BC)
Description:
Unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by the first pharaoh Menes making the capital city MemphisA strong central government supports the work of scribes, sculptors, and other artists and encourages new artistic methods.
Narmer, Den (First Dynasty), and Raneb and Peribsen (Second Dynasty).
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Date:
jan 1, 3100 BC
jan 1, 2686 BC
~ 414 years