You asked for a concrete example of a specific, debatable thesis based on the Narmer Palette. Here you go:
Although commonly interpreted to represent the unification of Egypt under pharaoh Menes, the Narmer Palette would be better understood as a strong reminder to subsequent dynasties that unification required the favor of the gods, forceful conquest, and submission of all to a single ruler. Accordingly, the pharaoh's divine status was not sufficient to gain the allegiance of all.
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