DNA links ancient Egypt to Mesopotamia

A DNA analysis of a 4,500-year-old Egyptian man reveals potential links between ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, possibly rewriting historical understanding. The man's DNA showed a fifth of his ancestry originated in Mesopotamia, 1,500km away, offering the first biological evidence of contact between the two civilizations. This suggests the exchange of people and ideas may have influenced Egypt's transformation. The findings support the theory that writing and agriculture spread through interaction. Further DNA analysis could provide more details about the migration and its impact on the development of both civilizations.