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Dr. François Ghiringhelli is a PostDoc researcher at the Department of Classical Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Basel, Switzerland. He specializes in Egyptology with a focus on the intersection of historical and religious geography in ancient Egypt. His current Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) funded research project (2024-2025) analyzes a hieroglyphic list of deities and their cult places in the temple of Seti I at Abydos (circa 1300 BCE) to understand the relationship between historical geography (documenting actual territorial organization) and religious geography (representing idealized sacred landscapes).
His academic journey includes:
- Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Geneva (2021) with distinction 'très honorable avec les félicitations du jury'
- Master of Arts in Egyptology from the University of Geneva (2014)
Ghiringhelli's research examines how ancient Egyptians conceptualized their world through dual geographical frameworks. His methodological approach combines philological analysis of temple inscriptions with historical and religious studies perspectives. His work reveals how geographical documentation functioned within both administrative and religious contexts, demonstrating the interconnected nature of these seemingly distinct domains in Pharaonic civilization.
His publication record shows a consistent focus on ancient Egyptian geographical thought, with recent work concentrating on temple documentation from Abydos and the Northern Delta region. His research contributes significantly to understanding how spatial organization was represented and utilized in both practical governance and religious practice.
Professional trajectory:
- Since 2024: PostDoc Researcher (SNF) at the Department of Classical Studies, University of Basel
- 2022-2024: PostDoc Researcher (SNF) at the Institute for the Cultures of the Ancient Orient, University of Tübingen
- 2014-2021: Research Assistant with Teaching Responsibilities in Egyptology at the Department of Classical Studies, University of Geneva
