The oldest known Egyptian DNA sample, from a man who lived between 4,500 to 4,800 years ago, offers new insights into the potential ancestry of those who belonged to the enduring civilization.

Researchers have obtained the complete genome sequence of an ancient Egyptian man who lived over 4,500 years ago during the Old Kingdom period. According to a report by New Scientist, the man's skeletal remains suggest he may have worked as a potter or craftsman.

A skeleton found in a 4,500-year-old ceramic pot has rewritten the history of Ancient Egypt. A DNA test on the man’s bones has upended how historians could view the rise of Ancient Egyptian civilisation.