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Egypt & the NileAfrica

Early Dynastic Egypt

c. 3150 – c. 2686 BCE · about 464 years approximate dates

The Early Dynastic Period began with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under a single king. The First and Second Dynasties established royal administration, hieroglyphic writing and the capital at Memphis.

Key facts

Datesc. 3150 – c. 2686 BCE
RegionEgypt & the Nile
ContinentAfrica
CapitalsThinis, Memphis
FounderNarmer (traditionally Menes)
Religion(s)Ancient Egyptian religion

Before & after

Followed by

Old Kingdom of Egypt

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.