Lingxin Zhang is a specialist in the languages and cultures of Graeco-Roman Egypt (3rd century BCE – 4th century CE). Her research integrates textual evidence and material culture to examine ancient Egyptian society, focusing on entangled cultural identities, gender dynamics, and the early transmission of scientific knowledge. Her forthcoming book, Writing Her Fate, presents a critical textual edition and analysis of two women’s astrological manuals from Roman Egypt. Her current research project explores the complex cultural identities of Egyptian priests under Ptolemaic rule.
As a faculty member at Georgetown University, Zhang teaches the history and society of ancient Egypt using an object-based pedagogy. Her courses guide students to build a strong foundation in primary sources while applying diverse analytical frameworks to critically engage with ancient texts and artifacts. She previously taught at Yale University (2021–2023) and Johns Hopkins University (2017–2021).
Zhang is a member of Project Athribis (DFG & University of Tübingen). Her field experience includes excavation work with the Johns Hopkins Mut Temple Project (2017–2019) and the Egyptian-Chinese Archaeological Mission at the Montu Temple of Karnak (2020, 2024).
Academic Appointment(s)
- Primary
- Assistant Professor, College - Department of Classics