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Dr. Jacquelyn Williamson is a part-time researcher in the Department of Art History at George Mason University, specializing in Ancient Egypt. Her work focuses on gender and religious power during the Amarna Period, with a particular emphasis on Queen Nefertiti and sun temples.
- PhD, MA, and BA in Ancient Egyptian Languages/Egyptian Art and Archaeology from Johns Hopkins University and Sarah Lawrence College
- Former teaching and research positions at UC Berkeley, Harvard University, and Brandeis University
Her research explores the intersection of gender, religion, and iconography in ancient Egyptian mortuary practices, temple architecture, and royal propaganda. She leads excavations at Kom el-Nana, a sun temple linked to Nefertiti, and has contributed to groundbreaking analyses of Amarna Period art and material culture.
Dr. Williamson’s publications and lectures highlight trends in Amarna archaeology, including innovations in temple design, gender roles in royal imagery, and the enduring influence of traditional religious practices during Akhenaten’s reign. Her work bridges academic research and public engagement through museum collaborations and media appearances.
- Nomination, George Mason University Teaching Excellence Award (2020)
- American Research Center in Egypt fellowship (2019)
- Mathy Junior Faculty Award (2018)
- Fulbright Fellow (2004-2005)
Dr. Williamson has advised multiple archaeological missions in Egypt, including projects at Tell el-Amarna, and has worked in institutions like the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and the Harvard Semitic Museum. Her teaching includes courses on Ancient Mediterranean art, Egyptian art and archaeology, and advanced seminars on gender, religion, and Nubian archaeology.
