Betsy Bryan facts for kids

Betsy Morrell Bryan is an American Egyptologist. This means she is a scientist who studies ancient Egypt. She is currently leading a team of archaeologists. They are digging at a very old and important place called the Precinct of Mut. This site is part of the huge Karnak temple complex in Luxor, Upper Egypt.

Until 2022, she was a special professor at Johns Hopkins University. She taught about Egyptian art, archaeology, and the ancient Near East. Her work has included studying and writing about ancient Egyptian pharaohs. These include Thutmose IV and Amenhotep III. She has also researched an ancient Egyptian festival that involved drinking.

Books by Betsy Bryan

Betsy Bryan has written or helped write several books about ancient Egypt. These books share her discoveries and knowledge with others.

• The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt was a book she edited. It explores how ancient Egyptians thought about life after death. It shows many amazing artifacts from that time.
• The Reign of Thutmose IV is a book all about the time when Pharaoh Thutmose IV ruled Egypt. It shares details about his life and his kingdom.
• Egypt’s Dazzling Sun: Amenhotep III and His World focuses on Pharaoh Amenhotep III. This book looks at his powerful reign and the world he lived in.
• You Can Be a Woman Egyptologist is a special book for young readers. It helps kids learn what it's like to be an Egyptologist. It encourages them to explore this exciting field.