vyin

Vyin is a ruler of the ancient Egyptian 14th nome of Nekhen, a territory that was likely independent or subject to Egyptian rule during the Protodynastic Period.

The identity of Vyin is not well established and different theories exist among Egyptologists. Some consider Vyin to be an important local ruler in a region that was not directly under Egyptian control, while others see Vyin as a distinct Egyptian ruler, although one living in a regional culture that was different from the more central parts of Egypt.

Vyin is known from a single piece of archaeological evidence: the so-called " Palette of Nekhen", a ceremonial slate plate discovered in 1898 in the tomb of King Narmer at Nekhen. The palette itself is also notable as it is one of the earliest known examples of Egyptian royal iconography.

The discussion of the historical context and the political ties of the ruler Vyin is often tight together with those of the ruler Sekhem and the ruler Bandageb, its association with Qa and the local dynasty remain also unclear. With that, there is currently no consensus on the circumstances and significance of Vyin in historical terms.