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.

The DNA sequencing of a man who lived a staggering 5,000 years ago has revealed the ancient Egyptian man had links to another ancient civilisation and parts of north Africa

Researchers have sequenced the genome of an ancient Egyptian who was buried in a pot nearly 5,000 years ago, about the time some of the oldest, and most famous, pyramids were built.