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Religion was central to the lives of the ancient Egyptian, and this is evidenced in the city of Abydos.
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With a life long interest in archaeology, I naturally pursued a college degree in that field. After receiving my bachelors, I went into graduate school and worked part time at a state museum and for one of my professors. I gained experience in general anthropology, museology (museum work) and archaeology, particularly in mummified human remains (native American). However, it was during graduate school that the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) was ratified, leaving me with no venue to work with mummies. I still maintain my passion for Egyptology and archaeology throughout the world.