The traditional date is 2686 BCE, however there is debate over whether Narmer did it or Menes did it, or whether Narmer and Menes were the one person.
narmer
Narmer or also known as Menes
Narmer (Menes).
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. There is a link below.
King Narmer Menes.
The traditional date is 2686 BCE, however there is debate over whether Narmer did it or Menes did it, or whether Narmer and Menes were the one person.
The Narmer tablet, evidence of the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. Menes, alias Narmer, was the first king of the unified kingdom.
Menes was also called Narmer.
narmer
That period in the 3rd Century BCE is uncertain. Two names are confused - Narmer and Menes. Narmer may have been Menes, or Menes may have been Narmer's successor, or ..... . And Narmer's predecessor King Scorpion may have unified Egypt. All very uncertain, with several variations still unresolved.
Narmer or also known as Menes
Narmer (Menes).
Menes aka Narmer
the king narmer or menes
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. There is a link below.
Menes also known as Namer and the Scorpion King c.3100bce