Instruments of this kind can be traced back to approximately 2700 BCE in Egypt, where they were originally called ‘memet’. During the Old Kingdom in Egypt (2778-2723 BCE), memets were depicted on the reliefs of seven tombs at Saqqarra, six tombs at Giza, and the pyramids of Queen Khentkaus.
The history of these instruments begins around 2700 BCE in Egypt, where they were initially referred to as ‘memet’. During the Old Kingdom period (2778-2723 BCE), memets appeared on various ancient Egyptian monuments, including tombs at Saqqarra and Giza, and the pyramids of Queen Khentkaus.