Nekhen was the center of the cult of a falcon deity, Horus of Nekhen, which raised one of the most ancient Egyptian temples in this city. It retained its importance as the center for this divine patron of the kings long after the site had otherwise declined.

Nov 25, 2024 · Nekhen, also known as Hierakonpolis, stands as one of ancient Egypt’s most significant archaeological and historical sites. Renowned for its early temples and as the center of the cult of Horus of Nekhen, Nekhen played a pivotal role …

There are two temple sites associated with the ancient city of Nekhen (Hierakonpolis, Kom el-Ahmar). The Predynastic temple sits in a settlement near the desert to the west of the main settlement of Nekhen; the second (and later) temple was …

Hierakonpolis, prehistoric royal residence of the kings of Upper Egypt and the most important site of the beginning of Egypt’s historical period. Evidence indicates a royal presence at Hierakonpolis, then called Nekhen, which enjoyed its period of greatest importance from about 3400 bce to the

Hierakonpolis, the City of the Hawk, ancient Egyptian Nekhen, is one of the most important archaeological sites for understanding the foundations of ancient Egyptian society.

Nekhen was one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Egypt, with evidence of human occupation dating back to the Predynastic period (circa 4000–3100 BCE). It was the capital of the 20th nome (administrative district) of Upper Egypt during ancient Egyptian times.

Feb 3, 2022 · Nekhen (or Hierakonpolis according to the Greeks) was a city in ancient Egypt where the falcon god Horus was worshipped. Founded in predynastic times, ancient Nekhen is located in the 3rd nome of Upper Egypt, the nome “of the fortress” or “the two columns”.

Apr 12, 2024 · Hierakonpolis, previously known as Nekhen in antiquity and now identified as Kom el Ahmar, stands as a pivotal hub for exploring the pre-dynastic and early dynastic eras of ancient Egypt. At its peak in ca. 3650–3200 BCE, Nekhen was one of, if not the, largest urban center in the Nile Valley. Through archaeological findings and ancient lore ...

Nekhen, also known as Hierakonpolis, was an influential ancient Egyptian city that served as the religious and political capital of Upper Egypt around 3200–3100 BCE, continuing its significance into the Early Dynastic Period.

Oct 29, 2024 · Nekhen was a busy city on the western bank of the Nile in predynastic ancient Egypt, long before the pyramids were built. The ancient site was once called as