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It seems early Egyptian pharaohs used two names, and which was used depended on the purpose. It is believed to be highly probable that Narmer and Menes were the same person, but it is not absolutely certain that this is the case.

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To support all theories I believe that narmer and menes are the same person and i also believe aha is narmer and menes I believeit is all just one big name, Menes Aha Narmer and it also compromises all theories the support i have is very little it's pretty much just something i think.

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Who was king before king menes?

King Narmer or possibly King Scorpion. There is debate about whether these were the same person or two different people. Also there is argument on whether Narmer was the first to rule both Upper and Lower Egypt therefore wearing the double crown or pshent or possibly King Menes.


Who was king Menes and what did he achieve?

King Menes, also known as Narmer, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who is credited with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt around 3100 BCE. He established the first dynasty of Egypt and founded the city of Memphis as its capital. Menes' unification of Egypt marked the beginning of the Old Kingdom period and laid the foundation for the long-lasting civilization of ancient Egypt.


What year was King Narmer born?

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What are three details of narmer?

I had this same question to on my social studies packet so i'm pretty sure three details would be .. 1) Narmer is also known as Menes. 2) Narmer united two kingdoms 3) Narmer was king of upper egypt and ruled or took over lower egypt.


Who united the upper and lower kingdoms of Egypt?

Original Answer Provided: "Menes is the King who united Upper and Lower Egypt" REVISED ANSWER: Whilst it can be 'suggested' that Menes was responsible for the uniting of Upper and Lower Egypt, the serious lack of archaeological evidence to support Menes even existing as a living entity in his own right, and under that specific name, means it is not entirely accurate to state him as even a Pharaoh let alone a king responsible for the unification of Egypt. The argument and debate around Menes and his existence is to whom he relates. Most Egyptologists and historians alike would have it that Menes is one and the same with Narmer (originally thought to be King of Upper Egypt and who leads the strongest claim to being responsible for the unification). Research into Narmer provides strong links between him and Menes, and some of the greatest Egyptologists of the last few centuries, such as Flinders Petrie were convinced they were one and the same. (However some suggest, due to archaeological finds (and stories relating to both characters that are closely matched); that Hor-Aha (son of Narmer) is actually Menes.) When you look into this deeper, you discover that is likely that Menes, King Scorpion, and Narmer could potentially all be the same person. It is further suggested that Menes is the collective name for Ka, Scorpion and Narmer. Failing that, it is quite possible that Menes is a simply a mythical or semi-mythical character. Whilst the Egypt Historian Manetho has mentioned Menes, and credited him as the first ruler of Egypt, receiving the honour directly from the God Horus, his name does not appear on the Palermo Stone, and it is only much later in Egyptian periods that the name really begins to be associated with the early ruling of the civilization. So to the original question posted - Given the stronger archaeological discoveries relating to Narmer over 'Menes' I believe the answer should be Narmer (archaeological discoveries have shown depictions of Narmer wearing the pschent, a crown with two halves representing the 'two lands' of Egypt - in particular the Narmer Palette). Though there could be an argument that potentially his son Hor-Aha played a part (which is possible given that the unification would likely have occurred gradually over many years rather than in a singular event); though the debate will no doubt rage on for many years to come.

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Who was king before king menes?

King Narmer or possibly King Scorpion. There is debate about whether these were the same person or two different people. Also there is argument on whether Narmer was the first to rule both Upper and Lower Egypt therefore wearing the double crown or pshent or possibly King Menes.


Who was king Menes and what did he achieve?

King Menes, also known as Narmer, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who is credited with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt around 3100 BCE. He established the first dynasty of Egypt and founded the city of Memphis as its capital. Menes' unification of Egypt marked the beginning of the Old Kingdom period and laid the foundation for the long-lasting civilization of ancient Egypt.


What year was King Narmer born?

There was a very famous pharoah in Egypt called King Menes, though he was also known as King Narmer. Narmer, or Menes United Upper and Lower Egypt and liked cookies. The cookie monster is his favorite character on Sesame Street. Some one poisoned the cookies and the milk he was drinking. He was an alcoholic. I said a beef hotwings i said a booma chicka rocka chicka boom. picknose:>


What are three details of narmer?

I had this same question to on my social studies packet so i'm pretty sure three details would be .. 1) Narmer is also known as Menes. 2) Narmer united two kingdoms 3) Narmer was king of upper egypt and ruled or took over lower egypt.


Who is king narmer?

King Narmer was an Ancient Egyptian king that is thought to be the same person as the Scorpion King. He united upper and lower Egypt and created the double crown, which is worn by the king of upper and lower Egypt.


Who united the upper and lower kingdoms of Egypt?

Original Answer Provided: "Menes is the King who united Upper and Lower Egypt" REVISED ANSWER: Whilst it can be 'suggested' that Menes was responsible for the uniting of Upper and Lower Egypt, the serious lack of archaeological evidence to support Menes even existing as a living entity in his own right, and under that specific name, means it is not entirely accurate to state him as even a Pharaoh let alone a king responsible for the unification of Egypt. The argument and debate around Menes and his existence is to whom he relates. Most Egyptologists and historians alike would have it that Menes is one and the same with Narmer (originally thought to be King of Upper Egypt and who leads the strongest claim to being responsible for the unification). Research into Narmer provides strong links between him and Menes, and some of the greatest Egyptologists of the last few centuries, such as Flinders Petrie were convinced they were one and the same. (However some suggest, due to archaeological finds (and stories relating to both characters that are closely matched); that Hor-Aha (son of Narmer) is actually Menes.) When you look into this deeper, you discover that is likely that Menes, King Scorpion, and Narmer could potentially all be the same person. It is further suggested that Menes is the collective name for Ka, Scorpion and Narmer. Failing that, it is quite possible that Menes is a simply a mythical or semi-mythical character. Whilst the Egypt Historian Manetho has mentioned Menes, and credited him as the first ruler of Egypt, receiving the honour directly from the God Horus, his name does not appear on the Palermo Stone, and it is only much later in Egyptian periods that the name really begins to be associated with the early ruling of the civilization. So to the original question posted - Given the stronger archaeological discoveries relating to Narmer over 'Menes' I believe the answer should be Narmer (archaeological discoveries have shown depictions of Narmer wearing the pschent, a crown with two halves representing the 'two lands' of Egypt - in particular the Narmer Palette). Though there could be an argument that potentially his son Hor-Aha played a part (which is possible given that the unification would likely have occurred gradually over many years rather than in a singular event); though the debate will no doubt rage on for many years to come.


Was Menes a king in Egypt?

Traditionally Menes was indeed king. Traditionally he is credited with unifying Egypt. Probably the same person as the Scorpion King and a Pharaoh called Namar. Reigned c.3100. Modern scholarship attributes the unification of Egypt to his successor Hor-Aha (reigned c.3050BC).


How long did Narmer rule for?

Most modern scholars identify Narmer as the Scorpion King who ruled c.3100BC He may well be the same person as Menes who is said to have united the kingdoms of upper and lower Egypt. The length of his reign is not known


Did king menes have kids?

I'm not really sure but, he did start the first dynasty which is a line of Pharaohs from the same family.


When did the first pharaoh rule?

The names of these pharoahs and even the fact that they ruled during the first dynasty is often debated however, i think this is the complete list that are often thought of as the only pharoahs of the first dynasty. anedjib- "The man with the bold heart" - 5th ruler Dewen (or Den) Menes- potentially- narma or hor-aha or serket ii Hor-Aha- known as the unifier of upper and lower Egypt which used to be ruled seperately before hor-aha's period. Djer Merneith Djet semerkhet Qa'a The first dynasty is considered to be from 3050 BC to 2890 BC


How many years did menes rule?

king menes was beleived to be the first ruler of Egypt. he ruled during the first dynasty


When did Pharaoh Scorpian die?

The identity of King Scorpion is uncertain. Assuming he existed, he may be the same King as Narmer (died about 3050BC) or a little before him (about 3200-3100BC), it is possible that he was Narmer's father of grandfather. His true name is unknown. Scorpion is the name given him because a picture of a scorpion appears above him in carvings of him.