~ additional resources to supplement Study of Chapter 2 - Story of the World
Living Books Curriculum - Charlotte Mason Homeschooling inspired
- Comparison of Crowns
The White Crown of Egypt was known as HEDJET
- King Narmer wearing the White Crown (busy smiting) from the Narmer Palette
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- King Narmer wearing the Red Crown (pictured with his eponymous catfish and chisel) from the Narmer Palette ca. 31st century BC )
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- The Double Crown of Egypt was known as the The Pschent, the Double Crown of Egypt, revered as the symbol of absolute kingship for 3000 years
- Although both the White Crown and the Red Crown of Egypt are well known images , archeologists have never found a sample of one
- Some think it may have been made of woven papyrus, and the red one of copper but noone knows for sure , they may have been made from leather
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