Biography
How old was Nora when she got the 2015 National Geographic grant?
25 years old
What was her first dig project?
Tell Timai
What is she currently studying?
Settlement Archeology
What is Nora Shawki’s specialty?
Geophysical Surveying
What is one archeology association?
Archaeological Institute of America
At what age did Nora Shawki decide she wanted to become an archaeologist?
9 years old
When was her first exploration project?
2007
Where did she earn her Master’s Degree?
England’s Durham University
Why is it important that Nora’s team explore the Nile delta now?
In 40 years, it will be gone due to rising sea levels
Where can you volunteer with archeological projects?
The Passport in Time Program
What made Nora Shawki want to become an archaeologist?
She saw a re-enactment of Howard Carter discovering King Tut’s tomb.
What excavation site is Shawki currently excavating?
The Nile Delta
Where did she receive her undergraduate degree?
University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies
What is a gravimeter?
A tool used to measure gravitational acceleration
In our area, what is the archeology conference?
Southeastern Archaeological conference
What grade was Nora in when she decided what she wanted to do when she grew up?
3rd grade
What was the name of the site at which she lead her own excavation?
Tell Zuwelen
What languages does Nora Shawki speak?
English, French, Arabic
What is a magnetometer?
An instrument used to measure magnetism in an area
In our region, what museum displays archaeological artifacts?
The Harn Museum of Art
What was her favorite book growing up?
"I dig stuff" by Some Body (We think...)
What did Shawki discover alongside Stuart Tyson Smith in what was Upper Nubia?
A buried horse skeleton so well preserved it had hair on its legs
When and where did Nora Shawki receive her Bachelor of Arts degree (with honors) in Archaeology and History of Art?
SOAS, 2013
What is she trying to solve?
She is trying to discover more about ancient people and their customs
What artifact can we find in our local area?
We can search the Suwannee River for arrowheads