Indigenous egyptology: the decolonization of a profession?
Indigenous Egyptology developed much more slowly than its Western counterparts for two reasons. First, Islamic identity tended to crowd out feelings of kinship or curiosity about ancient Egyptians. Second, Western imperial domination set back the growth of indigenous Egyptology, which might otherwis...
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American Oriental Society
[Apr. - Jun., 1985]
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JAOS
Year: 1985, Volume: 105, Issue: 2, Pages: 233-246 |
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