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Why can the unification of the northern and southern parts of Egypt be described as the "greatest

event in ancient Egyptian political history"?

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Menes emerged victorious. ... During the rule of Menes, the combined crown of Upper and Lower Egypt became the symbol of a unified Egypt, the white symbolic of Upper Egypt and the red of Lower Egypt. This symbolizes the establishment of the first dynasty in Egypt, making Menes the first pharaoh.Step-by-step explanation:

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