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The Tale of Sinuhe is an ancient Egyptian story about 4000 years old so that might fit the bill? :)
I haven't read it myself yet though I've got it laying around here somewhere.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/71855.The_Tale_of_Sinuhe_And_Other_Ancient_Egyptian_Poems_1940_1640_B_C_
It's certainly interesting! Definitely a glimpse into a very distant culture.
It might just have to reclaim it's spot on my night stand again soon. :)