The Narmer Palette

“The Narmer Palette is a double-sided carving made of green siltstone,” and often referred to as a cosmetic palette. A cosmetic palette that Egyptians used as make-up, ranging in different colors. It was created most likely around c. 3100, during the Archaic Period (Early Dynastic Period) and while the palette was discovered in the year 1897 by archaeologists in the temple of god Horus at Nekhen, the capital of Upper Egypt it is unknown of who the actual author is. Even though, the creator is unknown to us, we can likely say that the person was likely from Egypt, either the Upper or Lower. Could have served under King Narmer, recording his triumphs or his princess Neithheotep of Lower Egypt. With that, he or she political, economic, social, and religious status remains unknown as well. Though, one can concur that it is similar to other Egyptians unless they were a part of a hierarchy. The intended audience of the Narmer Palette was most likely his followers, those to come after him, for others to know of him, and/or for the afterlife. The purpose of
It shows the way King Narmer ruled over his disciples, led his kingdom uniting his people along with Lower Egypt’s. Which made them stronger against their adversaries. The audience might have had a reaction of wow, considering Egypt wasn’t a dark demented country, but they weren’t the warmest of people. To see King Narmer uniting the two kingdoms together for the good of his people is quite different. Usually, a king would just go to war and take over the place, instead of marrying into the kingdom. The creator could have expected the audience to rejoice in knowing that King Narmer did something for the good of the people, and now new possibilities were available. Also, showing their mark in the world and the impact that the uniting of the two kingdoms had on Egypt as a