Dynasty 2
2890 BC to 2686 BC · Early Dynastic Period · capital Memphis
The Dynasty 2 falls in the Early Dynastic Period. The first two dynasties: kingship is unified, writing develops and kings are buried at Abydos.
7 rulers are recorded for this dynasty. Hotepsekhemwy through Khasekhemwy, incl. Peribsen Dates are conventional and approximate; the dating grade shows how far each can be trusted.
Rulers
- Pl. 10Hotepsekhemwy 2840 BC to 2815 BC, grade C
- Pl. 11Nebra 2815 BC to 2800 BC, grade C
- Pl. 12Ninetjer 2800 BC to 2755 BC, grade C
- Pl. 13Weneg 2755 BC to 2745 BC, grade D
- Pl. 14Senedj 2745 BC to 2735 BC, grade D
- Pl. 15Peribsen 2735 BC to 2720 BC, grade C
- Pl. 16Khasekhemwy 2720 BC to 2686 BC, grade B