From the beginning of its history, there has been a struggle to provide, or force, a united state along the Nile. This is not as simple as it appears however. Unity never lasted too long. The constant power struggles and controversy may have been the result of their differences. As close as they are in proximity they have been very different from the start. The fact that

of Lower Egypt and on the opposite side he wears the White Crown of Upper Egypt. The unity of the Nile is represented in many ways such as the two men with beards trying to control two mythical beasts representing the two lands. The men are shown with beards to emphasize that they are Libyans and that Narmur also has control of that land. Narmur raises a scepter in one hand showing how he has the ultimate power of life and death over his citizens. Two dead Nubians are shown under him as if he is walking over their dead bodies. This is a common symbol of the dislike between Egyptians and Nubians. Narmur is surrounded by various servants such as fan and sandal bearers. Also significant is his size compared to all the others on the pallet. By showing him larger than everyone else he appears to be more powerful and almost god-like. Through this one piece of history we can see the rivalries taking place and this continues throughout Egyptian history.

It was King Narmur who set out to create a unified Egypt. Originally a king of Hierakonpolis in Upper Egypt, Narmur sought to bring the two lands together and was successful in doing so and therefore creating the 1st dynasty of Ancient Egypt. He was the first to accomplish this feat of which was documented on the Narmur pallet found in Hierakonpolis. The pallet depicts Narmur wearing the Red Crown representing the ruler

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