My Projects
Project #1: Stele of Iretsekheru
In this project, I researched the Stele of Iretsekheru, a Late Period stele that is currently at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Not only did I translate the text on this stele, but I also talked about other related aspects of ancient Egyptian culture, such as art, mythology, and family. Click here to read the full thing!
Project #2: Punt Expedition
In this project, I researched Hatshepsut's Punt Expedition Text, which is carved onto the wall of the temple at Deir el-Bahri, a temple complex on the west bank of the Nile River. I translated part of this text, and I discussed some theories that surround this topic by relating them to ancient Egyptian economics. Click here to read the full thing!
Project #3: Edwin Smith Papyrus
In this project, I researched case #45 of the Edwin Smith Papyrus, one of the oldest known documents on medical trauma. I translated this text and used its evidence to attempt to determine which particular disease was being highlighted. Specifically, I wanted to know whether the ancient Egyptians knew about cancer. Click here to read the full thing!
