ANTH 1576 - ARCHAEOLOGY OF ANCIENT EGYPT

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course surveys the contributions of archaeology and archaeological sciences to our understanding of the history of Ancient Egypt. We will assess how the interplay of climate and environmental change, food production, political and religious institutions, trade, and warfare shaped cultural and economic change from earliest archaeology of the region through the Medieval period. Together, we will address archaeological discoveries and innovative analyses that have led to new insights into the lives of the most famous rulers, commoners, workers, and marginalized communities under Egyptian rule. Monumental architecture, artistic achievements, and charismatic "treasures" that define popular conceptions of Egypt will be placed in their cultural context, emphasizing the dynamic nature of political and social relations through Egyptian history. Finally, we will examine colonial influence through the history of Egyptology, cultural heritage issues, debates over artifact repatriation, and the impacts of pseudoscience.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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