The Early Dynastic to Old Kingdom transition in Ancient Egypt, 4,500-4,800 years ago, enabled remarkable advancements including the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the development of hieroglyphic writing, and the introduction of the pottery wheel. In the village of Nuwayrat, a potter lived a challenging life but left behind a significant legacy when he died. UK researchers studied his remains, revealing the first whole ancient Egyptian genome. This provided information about his height, appearance, age, and ancestral origins, noted for their connection to the Fertile Crescent and the mixing of populations from North Africa and the Middle East.
This individual lived and died during a critical period of change in Ancient Egypt, revealing insights into the genetics of early Egyptians and their ancestry.
We've been able to tell part of the individual's story, finding that some of his ancestry came from the Fertile Crescent, highlighting a mixing of groups from North Africa and the Middle East.
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