Menes

Menes is a historical figure often credited with unifying ancient Egypt around 3100 BCE, becoming the first pharaoh of a unified kingdom. His reign marked the beginning of the Early Dynastic Period. Menes is traditionally associated with the establishment of the capital city of Memphis and is seen as the founder of the First Dynasty. Historical records about him are sparse, and he may be a composite of several rulers, but his legacy is significant in shaping Egypt's history and culture, setting the stage for centuries of pharaonic rule and monumental achievements.