Biography on king menes

King Menes is a legendary figure in ancient Egyptian history, credited with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt and the establishment of the First Dynasty.

He is believed to have reigned around 3150 BCE, and his name appears in various sources such as Manetho’s Chronology and the Turin King List.

Although historians continue to debate Menes’s identity, he is widely regarded as the first king of a united Egypt.

According to tradition, King Menes unified Upper and Lower Egypt through military conquest, establishing a centralized monarchy for centuries.

He is also credited with founding the city of Memphis, which served as the capital of Egypt for much of its history. Menes was a significant figure in ancient Egyptian religion and mythology, and he was often depicted in art and literature as a divine ruler with close ties to the gods.

The legacy of King Menes and his role in the unification of ancient Egypt has been the subject of much scholarly inquiry over the centuries.

Menes - World History Encyclopedia DEW