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Narmer
He may have unified Egypt at the dawn of recorded history — or the famous palette that shows him doing so may be ceremonial art — and we still can't quite be sure which.
-3150–-3100
Life Journey
From regional ruler to architect of a unified kingdom
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c. 3150 BCE
Narmer's Origins in Upper Egypt
Narmer likely began as a regional leader in Upper Egypt, where early political centers such as Hierakonpolis competed for control over land and resources along the Nile.