Whole genome of an Egyptian who lived 4,500-4,800 years ago sequenced for the first time
For the first time, researchers have sequenced the whole ancient Egyptian genome from an individual who lived 4,500 to 4,800 years ago — the oldest DNA sample from Egypt to date. The body belongs to an adult male — 157.4-160.5 cm tall, and 44-64 years old — who died during Egypt’s Old Kingdom
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