The Early Dynastic Period in Egypt (c. 3150 - c. 2613 BCE) is the beginning of the historical era of the country during which the regions of Upper Egypt (south) and Lower Egypt (north) were united as one country under a centralized government.
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c. 3200 BCE - c. 3000 BCEProbable dates for creation of Narmer Palette.
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c. 3100 BCEReign of King Hor-Aha in Egypt.
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c. 3050 BCEReign of King Djer in Egypt.
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c. 3000 BCEReign of King Djet in Egypt.
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c. 2990 BCEReign of Merneith, early female ruler in Egypt.
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c. 2990 BCEReign of King Den, son of Merneith, in Egypt.
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c. 2890 BCE - c. 2670 BCESecond Dynasty in Ancient Egypt.
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c. 2670 BCE - c. 2613 BCEThird Dynasty in Ancient Egypt.
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c. 2670 BCEReign of King Djoser in Egypt, builder of the first pyramid.
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c. 2667 BCE - c. 2600 BCEAttributed dates of Imhotep's medical and architectural achievements.
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c. 2650 BCEReign of King Sekhemket in Egypt, builder of the Buried Pyramid.
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c. 2640 BCEReign of the King Khaba in Egypt, builder of the Layer Pyramid.
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c. 2630 BCE - 2613 BCEReign of King Huni in Egypt, last ruler of the Third Dynasty, Early Dynastic Period.
