Dr. Joann Fletcher is an English Egyptologist, author, broadcaster, and a professor of Egyptology at the University of York in the United Kingdom. She is a renowned scholar and one of the most highly regarded Egyptologists in the world.
Born in 1963 in Barnsley, England, Fletcher was a self-taught Egyptologist, with a passion for the subject since childhood. She read everything she could about Ancient Egypt and visited the British Museum frequently. After completing her secondary education, Fletcher worked as an archaeological illustrator, before enrolling at the University of Liverpool to study Egyptology and Ancient History. She graduated with first-class honours.
Fletcher obtained her doctoral degree in Egyptology from the University of Liverpool in 1995. Her doctoral thesis was on the burial practices of the Ancient Egyptians, and she has since published several books on this subject. She has also written extensively on other aspects of Ancient Egypt, including its history, language, literature, technology, and religion.
In addition to her academic work, Fletcher has been involved in several television projects related to Egyptology. She has made regular appearances on television shows such as Time Team, Horizon, and Ancient Egypt. She is also a regular contributor to the BBC’s History Channel.
Fletcher has become a respected figure in the field of Egyptology. She has lectured around the world and is frequently invited to speak at conferences and seminars. She has also appeared in documentaries and films about Ancient Egypt, such as The Pyramids: The Mystery, the Myth and the Magic.
Fletcher is an advocate for the preservation of Ancient Egyptian artefacts and monuments. She is a strong supporter of the preservation of ancient sites, and has been actively involved in campaigns to protect them from destruction and looting.
With her extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for Egyptology, Fletcher has made a significant contribution to the field. She has inspired many to pursue their own interests in the subject and has helped to popularise the study of Ancient Egypt.
