What is hedjet?

The hedjet is an ancient Egyptian white crown that symbolized the rule of Upper Egypt. Often depicted in art and hieroglyphs, it was typically shown as a tall, conical headdress. The hedjet was one of the royal insignias, representing the pharaoh’s authority and connection to the divine. It was sometimes worn in conjunction with the deshret, the red crown of Lower Egypt, to signify the unification of the two regions.