Early Dynastic Period of Egypt: Map & History
The Early Dynastic Period, also known as Archaic Period or the Thinite Period, is the era of ancient Egypt that immediately follows the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt in c.
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The Early Dynastic Period, also known as Archaic Period or the Thinite Period, is the era of ancient Egypt that immediately follows the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt in c. 3150 BC. It is generally taken to include the First Dynasty and the Second Dynasty, lasting from the end of the archaeological culture of Naqada III until c. 2686 BC, or the beginning of the Old Kingdom. With the First Dynasty, the Egyptian capital moved from Thinis to Memphis, with the unified land being ruled by an Egyptian god-king. In the south, Abydos remained the major centre of ancient Egyptian religion; the hallmarks of ancient Egyptian civilization, such as Egyptian art, Egyptian architecture, and many aspects of Egyptian religion, took shape during the Early Dynastic Period.
Modern Countries Once Part of Early Dynastic Period of Egypt
At its mapped extent, Early Dynastic Period of Egypt covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Early Dynastic Period of Egypt's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Early Dynastic Period of Egypt Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Early Dynastic Period of Egypt appears, with the other states of the time.
Early Dynastic Period of Egypt Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 93,286 km² in 2600 BCE.
Early Dynastic Period of Egypt: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Early Dynastic Period of Egypt exist?
Early Dynastic Period of Egypt is dated to 3000 BCE – 2501 BCE, in the Bronze Age Civilizations era.
What was the capital of Early Dynastic Period of Egypt?
The capital of Early Dynastic Period of Egypt was Thinis, then Memphis.
How large was Early Dynastic Period of Egypt at its peak?
At its peak in 2600 BC Early Dynastic Period of Egypt covered about 93,286 km².
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