0 or 3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Upper Division
Selected topics on the archaeology of ancient Near Eastern cultures in Mesopotamia, the circum-Mediterranean area, Egypt, and the Nile Valley, emphasizing an anthropological interpretation of the political, social, religious, and economic systems that contributed to their development.
Learning Outcomes1Summarize the rise and development of civilization in the Near East and North Africa from 10,000 years ago to 331 BC.
2Distinguish the emergence and strategies of governance between these neighboring regions.
3Recognize the historical and cultural context that gave rise to the Great Pyramids, cuneiform writing, and other significant achievements in the region.
4Interpret the Near East and North Africa within Western historical narratives and popular imaginings.
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