Dr. David Silverman

Professor

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Biography

David P. Silverman is the Eckley Brinton Coxe, Jr. Professor of Egyptology and the Curator of the Egyptian Section at the Penn Museum. His extensive expertise in ancient Egyptian civilization makes him one of the leading authorities in this field. He was instrumental in curating the blockbuster exhibition 'Tutankhamun: The Golden Age of the Pharaohs' and has a notable history as the curator for the original 'Treasures of Tutankhamun' exhibit at the Chicago Field Museum. Professor Silverman has authored numerous publications, including books and articles on Egyptian language, art, and religion, and has directed field expeditions to various sites in Egypt. His contributions to the field have been recognized with several awards and honors, including grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Penn Research Foundation, as well as the Literary Award from the Athenaeum Society of Philadelphia for his works. Furthermore, he has served as a visiting professor at prestigious institutions such as L'École Pratique in Paris and Harvard University.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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