Crowns of Egypt

[8] Tutankhamun's Crown consisted of a band of gold wrapped around the Pharaoh's temples that secured a linen skullcap, which had mostly decayed by the time of the tomb's excavation.

[citation needed] The Crown was woven, like a basket, of plant fiber, perhaps grass, straw, flax, palm leaf, or reed.

In these early predynastic times, it is believed the Crown was worn in association with the god Set, and it was not until the formation of the first dynasties, around 3000 BCE, that it became symbolic of rule over Lower Egypt.

[12] In Egyptian mythology, it is believed that Deshret was first given to the god Horus by Geb to symbolize his rule over Lower Egypt.

[10] The goddess Neith, when depicted in a human body, is usually shown wearing the Crown of Lower Egypt.

The earliest depiction of Neith in this Crown was first found in the temple of Userkaf in Abu Gorab, which was constructed in 2499 BCE.

Images of this Crown have been found in Ta-Seti (Northern Nubia in 3500–3200 BCE),[citation needed] a tomb in Deir-el-Bahari, the Narmer Palette, and on a statue of Pharaoh Sesostris I.

[citation needed] The Hemhem crown was an ornate triple Atef with corkscrew sheep horns and usually two Uraeus.

[citation needed] An interesting inscription found in the tomb of a Fourth Dynasty Pharaoh states, “He has eaten the Red crown… and delights to have [the Crown’s] magic in his belly.” Historians believe this is a metaphorical reference to Upper Egypt conquering Lower Egypt as described on the Narmer Palette.

[citation needed] Horus is depicted wearing the Double crown as well as Atum, both of which have a distinct relationship with the Pharaoh.

[citation needed]As with the Deshret and Hedjet, no Pschent has been found; everything known about them comes from ancient tales, inscriptions, and depictions.