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Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Nekhen, also known as Hierakonpolis, was an influential ancient Egyptian city that served as the religious and political capital of Upper Egypt around 3200–3100 BCE, continuing its significance into the Early Dynastic Period. The site is renowned for its temple dedicated to Horus, reflecting its importance as a cult center. Archaeological findings include the oldest known painted tomb, Tomb 100, featuring a mural with religious iconography dating to c. 3500–3200 BCE. Additionally, Nekhen housed the oldest known zoological collection, dating back to c. 3500 BCE, which included a variety of animals like leopards and elephants. Despite its decline due to the rise of Abydos, Nekhen remained a significant religious site for millennia, underlining its enduring cultural and archaeological importance.
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Burial and Funerary Structures
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