Tagged: Unification of Egypt

Upper Egypt: History and Major Facts

Upper Egypt represents the southern region of modern Egypt. Its geographic range extends from Cairo southward to Lake Nasser, formed by the Aswan High Dam. Historically and culturally distinct from...

Lower Egypt: History and Major Facts

Lower Egypt, known as Miṣr as-Suflā in Arabic and Tsakhet in Coptic, represents the northernmost region of ancient Egypt. Encompassing the fertile Nile Delta between Upper Egypt and the Mediterranean...

The Narmer Palette: History and Major Facts

The Narmer Palette stands as one of the most significant archaeological finds in ancient Egyptian history. Dating back to approximately the 31st century BCE, this artifact transcends its initial classification...

Who was the first pharaoh of Egypt?

Delving into the origins of ancient Egypt’s dynastic period unravels the story of Narmer, a figure shrouded in myth and history, often credited as Egypt’s first pharaoh. In this exploration,...