first dynasty

Discovered in 1936 by British archaeologist Walter Bryan Emery within the tomb of Prince Sabu at the Saqqara necropolis, the so-called “Sabu Disk” is a unique object which stands as a testament to the advanced craftsmanship of early Egyptian artisans.​ Believed to date from the First Dynasty, c. 3000–2800 B.C., the disk measures approximately 61...