In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the field of Egyptology was predominantly male and difficult for women to enter. However, a few wealthy women made significant contributions, and their stories are being highlighted in the recent book "Women in the Valley of the Kings." These women, often unmarried with same-sex partners, traveled to Egypt and had a profound impact on the discipline. This book sheds light on how their struggles and successes paved the way for future generations of women in Egyptology, challenging the male-centric narrative of the field's history.
The way that the women who moved into those positions then kept making things better for women after them is one of the biggest impacts on the discipline of Egyptology.
Many were wealthy and unmarried but often had same-sex partners who traveled and supported them throughout their lives.
The story of Egyptology's Golden Age... usually highlights the British, European, and American men who made the discoveries.
These women had much in common... and often traveled to Egypt for the warm, dry climate.
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