Narmer Palette, Archaeological artifact at Egyptian Museum, Egypt
The Narmer Palette, created from greywacke stone, measures 64 centimeters in height and 42 centimeters in width, featuring detailed carvings on both sides.
Discovered in 1898 at Hierakonpolis by archaeologists James Quibell and Frederick Green, this ceremonial palette dates back to approximately 3100 BCE during Egypt's unification period.
The palette displays the first known hieroglyphic inscriptions and depicts King Narmer wearing both Upper and Lower Egyptian crowns, symbolizing the early Egyptian state formation.
Located in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the artifact remains in Egypt due to its exceptional historical value and contribution to understanding early Egyptian writing systems.
The central panel contains a circular depression for grinding minerals into cosmetics, while the surrounding decorations show military victories and religious ceremonies.
Inception: 31 century BCE
Height: 64 cm
Width: 42 cm
Made from material: greywacke
GPS coordinates: 30.04780,31.23330
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:49
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