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EGYPTOLOGY at LYCOMING COLLEGE |
As an undergraduate institution, Lycoming College does not have a program in Egyptology. Serious study of Egyptology is something usually accomplished at the Graduate level. However, Lycoming College's program in "Archaeology and Culture of the Ancient Near East," plus some diligent language study (French, German, Hebrew and Greek - all offered here and highly recommended), will be excellent preparation for any graduate program in Egyptology.
In addition, be aware that there are very few faculty positions available in the U.S. specifically in Egyptology, so if this is your interest, you will need to combine this interest with some related but wider area of expertise, like the ancient Near East more generally. Or you might think about combining your interest in Egyptology with other career possibilities such as Museum Work, Writing or Film Making, Photography, Tour Guiding, Librarian, Art History, etc.
You will want to plan on participating in an archaeological dig in Egypt. Penn State currently has a dig at Mendes, Egypt, directed by eminent Egyptologist Dr. Donald Redford (dbr3@psu.edu). This dig would be a fine choice, and will count towards the Archaeology major requirements here. The dig runs for 4 weeks in June-July, and space is limited, so plan to apply early!
In addition, when you take Biblical Archaeology, History and Culture of the Ancient Near East, Art History and Anthropology, you may elect to do projects relating to Egyptology. Opportunities abound!
Return to Lycoming College Archaeology Page
Some interesting web sites...
Ancient Egypt www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html - a site created by the British Museum
Egypt History www.arab.net/egypt/history/egypt_history.html
Giza Plateau Mapping Project www-oi.uchicago.edu/OI/PROJ/GIZ/Giza.html
Ancient Egypt Site www.geocities.com/~amenhotep/
Color Tour of Egypt www.memphis.edu/egypt/egypt.html
Duke Papyrus Archive odyssey.lib.duke.edu/papyrus/
Odyssey Online www.cc.emory.edu/CARLOS/ODYSSEY/
Pyramids: The Inside Story www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/nova/pyramid/
Mummies of Ancient Egypt www.si.umich.edu/CHICO/mummy/
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World ce.eng.usf.edu/pharos/wonders/
Guardian's Egypt guardians.net/egypt/
More interesting websites compiled by Gander Academy (www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/egypt.htm):
Egyptvoyager 
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showcase of everything Egypt has to offer, from culture and history to
tourist and trade information. This site brings Egypt to life through flash
animation and virtual tours. Visit the Giza Plateau and enter the Great
Pyramid of Cheops. Go on a tour of Khan el Khalili Market in downtown Cairo,
and visit other places of interest. A site which is constantly being
expanded in an interesting, interactive, and fun way.
Return to Lycoming College Archaeology Page