Renée Friedman facts for kids
Renée Friedman is an amazing American Egyptologist. This means she is a scientist who studies ancient Egypt. She is best known for her important work at a very old Egyptian site called Nekhen, also known as Hierakonpolis.
Early Life and Education
Renée Friedman went to the University of California at Berkeley for her first degree. For her main project, she studied an ancient Egyptian burial ground at a place called Naga ed Der. This cemetery was from a time before the famous pharaohs ruled Egypt.
Later, in 1994, she earned her advanced degree (a PhD) by studying very old Egyptian pottery. This pottery also came from the time before the pharaohs.
Exploring Ancient Hierakonpolis
In 1996, Renée Friedman started an exciting new role. She became the co-director of the American Hierakonpolis Expedition. She worked alongside another expert, Barbara Adams.
Hierakonpolis is a super important ancient city in Egypt. It was one of the biggest cities in Egypt long, long ago, even before the pharaohs united the country. Renée Friedman's work there helps us understand what life was like for people thousands of years ago.
Key Publications
Renée Friedman has written and edited several books about ancient Egypt. These books share her discoveries and knowledge with other scientists and people interested in history.
- 1989 Fish and Fishing in Ancient Egypt. This book, written with D.J. Brewer, explores how ancient Egyptians caught and used fish.
- 1992 The Followers of Horus: Studies Dedicated to Michael Allen Hoffman. She edited this book with Barbara Adams. It's a collection of studies about early Egyptian history.
- 1998 Egypt. This book, written with Vivian Davies, gives a broad look at ancient Egypt. In the USA, it was called Egypt Uncovered.
- 2002 Egypt and Nubia. Gifts of the Desert. Renée Friedman was the editor of this book, which looks at the connections between Egypt and the land of Nubia.
