Dynasty 1
3100 BC to 2890 BC · Early Dynastic Period · capital Thinis / Memphis
The Dynasty 1 falls in the Early Dynastic Period. The first two dynasties: kingship is unified, writing develops and kings are buried at Abydos.
9 rulers are recorded for this dynasty. Narmer (Menes), Hor-Aha, Djer, Djet, Merneith (regent), Den, Anedjib, Semerkhet, Qaa Dates are conventional and approximate; the dating grade shows how far each can be trusted.
Rulers
- Pl. 1Narmer 3100 BC to 3050 BC, grade C
- Pl. 2Hor-Aha 3050 BC to 3000 BC, grade C
- Pl. 3Djer 3000 BC to 2955 BC, grade C
- Pl. 4Djet 2955 BC to 2940 BC, grade C
- Pl. 5Merneith 2940 BC to 2930 BC, grade C
- Pl. 6Den 2930 BC to 2890 BC, grade C
- Pl. 7Anedjib 2890 BC to 2880 BC, grade C
- Pl. 8Semerkhet 2880 BC to 2870 BC, grade C
- Pl. 9Qaa 2870 BC to 2840 BC, grade C