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Amy Gansell is an Associate Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of Art and Design at St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John's University. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in ancient Near Eastern art from Harvard University. Her research focuses on the intersection of archaeology, art history, and gender studies, particularly the material culture and iconography of Mesopotamian queens. She previously served at the U.S. Department of State as associate coordinator for Iraqi and Afghan cultural heritage, working on projects to preserve cultural sites in Babylon, Afghanistan, and Syria. Her grants include funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and The American Academic Research Institute in Iraq. She currently writes a book on ancient Mesopotamian queens' beauty and material culture.
Dr. Gansell’s academic career includes archaeological work at sites across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East, including serving as head registrar at Tell Atchana in Turkey. Her scholarly contributions span prestigious journals like the Cambridge Archaeological Journal and Journal of Archaeological Science, with a focus on digital methodologies, ancient adornment, and interdisciplinary research. She has contributed to major exhibitions like Harvard Art Museums’ Royal Tombs of Ur and Byzantine Women catalogues.
Her research highlights include applying machine learning to analyze Levantine ivory carvings, studying Neo-Assyrian queens’ imagery, and exploring the role of digital archiving in preserving cultural heritage. She advocates for the integration of technology in ancient art studies while addressing gaps in gender representation within historical narratives.
