Salima Ikram

Dr. Salima Ikram is a Professor of Egyptology at The American University in Cairo (AUC), with affiliations in the Department of Sociology, Egyptology and Anthropology. She is a National Geographic Society grantee, field archaeologist, museum researcher, and international speaker.

• Education:
  • Bryn Mawr College: Double major in History and Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology
  • Cambridge University: MPhil in Museology and Egyptian Archaeology, PhD in Egyptian Archaeology

Research Interests span Funerary Archaeology, Bioarchaeology, Archaeozoology, and Cultural Heritage. Her work on animal mummies and human-animal relationships has redefined understanding of Egyptian religious practices and environmental history.

Key Article Trends reveal her focus on animal mummification, mummification technology, environmental impact on fauna, and non-destructive imaging techniques like synchrotron tomography. These studies bridge archaeology, radiology, and ecological history.

TV Appearances include over 30 documentaries (e.g., Netflix: Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb, History Channel: Tomb Raiders) and advisory roles for films like The Mummy. She also leads archaeological surveys in Kharga Oasis and Saqqara.