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It was a combination of the crowns of Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt, symbolising the unification of Egypt.

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Why did the pharaoh of the first dynasty a double crown?

they wore the double crown to symbolize their rule over Upper and Lower Egypt.


Why did the pharaoh of the first dynasty crown?

they wore the double crown to symbolize their rule over Upper and Lower Egypt.


Why did the pharaoh-of the first dynasty wear double crowns?

they wore the double crown to symbolize their rule over Upper and Lower Egypt.


Why did the first pharaoh and rulers after him wear a double crown?

The double crown was meant to show that they were the rulers of both Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt; which at certain times during Egyptian history were either two separate countries or a single united country.A double crown indicates a united country of both northern and southern Egypt.This is usually referred to as being King of the Two Lands; or being King of upper (south) and lower (north) Egypt.The long pointy crown with a knobbly top is the white crown of Southern Egypt and the one with the flat top is the red crown of Northern Egypt.You often see the white crown inside the red one. Sometimes you also see the King wearing either one or the other.


Who was the first pharaoh the double crown?

Khufu (in Greek: Menes) is alleged to have institured it in about 3100 BCE when he unified Upper and Lower Egypt and combined the crowns of both into one.


How did the first pharaoh and his descendents impact Egyptian life?

Well they where the rulers of Egypt and in there eyes gods.


Hatshepsut was unusual among Egyptian rulers because?

Because she was the first female pharaoh.


Who was the first 'pharaoh' of Egypt?

Menes (also called Narmer) was the first pharaoh of Egypt. After he has conquered Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt, he combined the red crown and the white crown together as a symbol of his rule of Egypt as one kingdom.


Who united upper and lower Egypt?

King Menes (a.k.a.) Narmer of Egypt united the thus stating the first dynasty of pharaohs in Egypt in about 3150 B.C.E. He was the first one to wear the double crown which was made by the red crown the symbol of lower Egypt and the white crown the symbol of upper Egypt . The double crown is also a symbol for the upper and lower Egypt .


Is Menes a pharaoh?

Yes, Menes was the first Pharaoh of Egypt who wore the double crown of red and white. (White for Upper Egypt red for Lower Egypt) He unified Upper and Lower Egypt. Menes was also known as Aha, Scorpion, and Narmer


Who was the first pharaoh or kinsman of Egypt during the first dynasty?

The first pharaoh of Egypt during the first dynasty was Narmer, also known as Menes. It is believed that he unified Upper and Lower Egypt, establishing the first centralized government and founding the capital city of Memphis. Narmer is depicted in ancient Egyptian art wearing the double crown, symbolizing the unification of the two regions.


How where the ancient Egyptian rulers chosen?

it was chosen by "god". the first born son of the pharaoh would be pharaoh next in line because it is believed that the first born son is chosen by god.