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Dr. Chahinda Karim is an Egyptologist, art historian and professor in the Middle East Studies Program at the American University in Cairo. Since childhood, Chahinda’s passion for Egyptology grew naturally as she learned from her father, a prominent expert in the field. Making it a life study, this early inspiration culminated in a Masters in Egyptology and Art History from the American University in Cairo. She earned a Ph.D. in Islamic art and architecture and minored throughout her studies in history. She also holds a diploma from the Institute of Linguistics in London. Dr. Karim has had a personal interest in religious history and archaeology and has conducted independent research on the subject.

She has led and lectured on tours in the Middle East for 25 years, receiving rave reviews on our Egypt tours. Many past participants have stated that Chahinda is the “Treasure of Egypt.” Her unique way of integrating Egyptology with archaeology, art history and culture creates a meaningful connection among all the isolated sights of ancient Egypt. A delightful, personable and down-to-earth scholar, she will be your on-site guide and lecturer, making presentations that place every site within its fascinating cultural and historical context. Chahinda is uniquely qualified as the only Egyptian scholar licensed to lecture on-site, and she communicates her knowledge brilliantly as she inspires real learning and memories to treasure for a lifetime.

Watch “Art, Gender and Politics in Egypt: Queen Hatshepsut,” a hour-long lecture by Dr. Chahinda Karim given at the Boston Museum of Science.