A man from over 4,500 years ago is the first ancient Egyptian to have his complete genetic code analyzed. His skeleton, discovered in a sealed pottery vessel in Nuwayrat, exhibited remarkable DNA preservation due to unique burial conditions. Radiocarbon dating indicates he lived shortly after the unification of Egypt, marking a crucial transitional period to the Old Kingdom. Genetic analysis shows he had dark skin, brown eyes, and hair, highlighting his North African Neolithic ancestry. His remains survived historical bombings, providing a significant contribution to understanding early Egyptian history.
The skeleton of a man who lived over 4,500 years ago has become the first ancient Egyptian to have his entire genetic code analyzed.
The skeleton was remarkably well preserved, likely due to the unique burial conditions which contributed to the DNA's survival.
Radiocarbon dating confirms the man lived after the unification of upper and lower Egypt, in a pivotal transition period to the Old Kingdom.
Analysis of DNA from the man's tooth indicates he had dark skin, brown eyes, and hair, linking him to North African Neolithic ancestry.
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