Palette of King Narmer, Hierakonpolis, Egypt, Predynastic, 3000-2920 BCE. Slate, 2' 1" high.
Falcon god Horus stands on what represents defeated Lower Egypt. Hathor, who was believed to be the mother of the pharoah, is shown in the top corners. Narmer is largest figure, shown in composite view, united Upper and Lower Egypt. Intertwined animal heads may represent unification of the two kingdoms.
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