|
|
|
Name
Janice W. Yellin
Phone
781-239-5160
E-mail Address
yellin@babson.edu
Academic Division
Arts and Humanities
Title
Professor of Art History
Education
B.A., City College of New York
M.A., Ph.D., Brandeis University
Expertise
Art History
Ancient Sudan
Archaeology
Egyptology
Dr. Yellin has taught at Louisiana State University, the University of Florida, Brandeis University, and Merrimack College. She has held the Martha Willcomb Lectureship in Egyptian Civilization at Harvard University. Her major interest is in Egyptology and Meroitic Studies. She is currently Co-Director of the Royal Pyramids of Kush Project which is publishing the pyramids of the kings and queens of ancient Meroe (c350 BC - AD 350) which are located north of Khartoum. These decorated, royal tombs are the last pyramids built in Africa and are endangered by human activities and environmental changes. The project has been funded by grants from major foundations. Areas of expertise include: Ancient Sudan, Archaeology, and Egyptology.
|
|
