Ancient
Egypt
The earliest known communities were villages established over 5,000 years
ago. In time, villages became part of two kingdoms. According
to tradition, King Menes of Upper Egypt conquered Lower Egypt at that time.
He then united the country and formed the worlds first national government.
Menes founded memphis as his capital near the sight of present-day Cairo.
He also established the first Egyptian dynasty (series of rulers in the
same family.
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