Ancient Egyptian DNA Unveils Mysteries from the Pyramid Era After 4,800 Years
In a groundbreaking genetic study unveiled in 2024, scientists have successfully decoded the DNA of an ancient Egyptian individual who lived approximately 4,800 years ago, offering unprecedented insights into life during the heyday of pyramid construction. This remarkable discovery provides a new window into the ancestry, health, and social complexity of the people who built Egypt’s iconic monuments. The genome was extracted from skeletal remains dating back to Egypt’s Old Kingdom period, an era synonymous with the construction of the earliest pyramids, including the renowned Step Pyramid of Djoser and the Great Pyramid of Giza. By applying cutting-edge DNA sequencing