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Ellen Morris is a Professor at Columbia University, specializing in Ancient Studies, with a focus on Ancient Egyptian social history, international relations, and late Bronze Age imperialism. She serves as chair of the Department of Classics at Barnard College. Her notable works include 'Architecture and Imperialism: The Military Bases and the Evolution of Foreign Policy in Egypt’s New Kingdom' (Brill, 2005), and 'Ancient Egyptian Imperialism' (Wiley-Blackwell Press, 2018), where she examines Egyptian imperialism from a cross-cultural perspective. Her recent publication, 'Famine and Feast in Ancient Egypt' (Cambridge University Press, 2023), explores the themes of trauma and social memory. Her research investigates political fragmentation, state formation, and divine kingship, alongside archaeological excavations in the Nile Valley, including Abydos and Mendes. Morris has taught various classes on the archaeology of Egypt and Nubia, and her contributions to the field include numerous articles and book chapters that critically assess ancient Egyptian history and culture.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)