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Old Kingdom Archaeology, History and Documents - AHPG872
The unit will examine the archaeological remains of the Egyptian Old Kingdom period from different sites and particularly those of Saqqara, Giza, Deir el-Gebrawi, Meir, El-Hammamiya, Akhmim, Abydos and Aswan, with a focus on analysing the art, architecture and material culture from funerary contexts. Special emphasis will be given to understanding the administrative system and the daily life of the Egyptians in the period. A study of the important texts of the period in the original language will be undertaken and include the biographies of Djau and Harkhuf.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | TBD - Not offered in the current year; next offering is to be determined |
| Staff Contact(s): | Professor Naguib Kanawati |
| Prerequisites: |
(Admission to MAncHist or GradCertAncHist or MA in Egyptology) and (AHPG874 or AHIS360) |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Ancient History Faculty of Arts |
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