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The Palette of King Narmer earliest preserved historical artwork

The Palette of King Narmer earliest preserved historical artwork. Nar=catfish mer=chisel Narmer. Bowling pin crown of Upper Egypt. Servant holds the King’s shoes because he is walking on holy ground. Horus God of sky, war.

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The Palette of King Narmer earliest preserved historical artwork

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  1. The Palette of King Narmerearliest preserved historical artwork

  2. Nar=catfishmer=chiselNarmer

  3. Bowling pin crown of Upper Egypt

  4. Servant holds the King’s shoes because he is walking on holy ground.

  5. HorusGod of sky, war

  6. Man-headed creature with papyrus plant growing out of it =Lower Egypt

  7. Goddess Hathor = Horus’s mother? Wife?

  8. Trampled soldiers

  9. King Narmer’s processionhe is now wearing the crown of Lower Egypt

  10. Beheaded soldiers from Lower Egypt

  11. Bull ( King Narmer) knocking down fortress

  12. Circular depression used to mix make upCats necks symbolize the unification of Lower and Upper Egypt

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