Pharaoh Scorpio in ancient Egyptian history
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Scorpio II was the last pharaoh to rule Upper Egypt, who ruled Upper Egypt before the unification of Egypt around the year 3200 BC. The name may refer to the goddess Serqet, who was symbolized by the scorpion. Legends say that the Scorpion King was a brilliant and brave Egyptian fighter who was distinguished by his unique fighting. He launched a revolution against an unjust king who enslaved his people, and the Scorpion King took power from this tyrannical king and ruled his people with complete justice. It is believed that the death of King Scorpio II was around 3280 BC.
The King of the North (Lower Egypt) took advantage of the opportunity and invaded lands from the Kingdom of the South. But King Menes (or Narmer) fought the Northern Kingdom, achieved victory, and united the two countries. At this time, a commemorative plaque sculpted by the ancient Egyptian artist appeared to commemorate the battle and unify the country (Narmer Plaque). The Narmer Palette shows the early era of hieroglyphic writing
Scholars disagree about the personality of King Scorpio II. It is still not known exactly who the king who preceded him and the king who followed him was. The name of King Scorpio II is associated with an image of a “golden rose,” which Pharaoh Narmer used as his second name or symbol. The name Narmer was associated with Serkh, which indicates the rule of Upper Egypt before the unification of the country, and then which indicates his rule of all of Egypt after its unification. The adornment of King Scorpio II's hammer head also shows a strong resemblance to the adornment of Narmer's scepter.
The German researchers Gunter Dreyer and Werner Kaiser believe that King Scorpio II came after King Ka and before King Narmer. The researcher Jochim Kahl believes that Egypt was divided at that time, and that Scorpio II ruled the southern region of Upper Egypt while Narmer He rules the northern part of Upper Egypt.
As for the German archaeologist Wolfgang Helk, he sees four kings between Scorpio II and Narmer, and he considers Scorpio II to be the last king of Nakhen (currently Kom al-Ahmar between Esna and Edfu). British researcher Toby Wilkinson believes that Scorpio II was a competitor to King Narmer and King Ka. Rene Friedman and Bruce Treasure believe that Sqrab II ruled in Nakhen, as archaeological finds are concentrated in that region. The drawings of his hammer head also indicate Nakhen.
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