Tracing Representations of Ancient Egyptian Royal Women
I participated in the GPRI Graduate Exchange Program at the American University in Cairo during the fall of 2025 with the objective of conducting research and collecting iconographic data for my dissertation on symbols of power in the iconographic programs of ancient Egyptian queens. During my 6-week stay, I had originally anticipated taking advantage of the library resources—especially the Rare Books and Special Collections Library—and perhaps form connections with faculty members. However, I was pleasantly surprised to have the opportunity to sit in on several classes and to participate in class trips to museums and guided tours to archaeological sites such as Saqqara.