In three pages the early history of Egypt during this time period is briefly considered. Two sources are cited in the bibliography.
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the Nile Delta. Throughout most of its pre-dynastic history Egypt encompassed a multiplicity of settlements, which gradually became small tribal kingdoms. These kingdoms evolved into two loosely confederated states: one
encompassed the Nile valley up to the Delta (with the Naqada dominating) with Hierakonpolis as capital, represented by the deities Seth and White Crown; the other encompassed the Delta, with
Buto as its capital and represented by the deities Horus and Red Crown. The two kingdoms vied for power over all the land of Egypt. Bibliography lists 2
sources. BBegyhxR.doc EARLY HISTORY OF EGYPT 3100-1200BC Written by for the Paperstore, Inc., October 2000
Introduction: Archaeological evidence suggests that, Egypt was inhabited by hunters over 250,000 years ago when the region was a green grassland. The Paleolithic period around 25,000BC brought
climatic changes that turned Egypt into a desert. Desertification of Egypt was halted by rains which allowed agricultural communities to settle in Middle Egypt and the Nile Delta. Throughout
most of its pre-dynastic history, Egypt was made up of settlements which gradually became small tribal kingdoms. These kingdoms evolved into two loosely confederated states: one encompassed the Nile valley
up to the Delta (with the Naqada dominating) with Hierakonpolis as capital, represented by the deities Seth and White Crown; the other encompassed the Delta, with Buto as its capital
and represented by the deities Horus and Red Crown. The two kingdoms struggled for power of all the land of Egypt. This conflict led to the victory of the
south, and the unification of the Two Lands in 3100BC under the command of Menes who is also known as Narmer. This was the beginning of the dynastic period of