Egypt in the First Millennium CE - AHIS261
This unit is an overview of Egyptian society, economy and culture in the period from the Roman conquest of Egypt to the Fatimid period. Topics include: natural resources and the built environment; government and taxation; agriculture and trade; the structure of society; ethnicity; literacy and bilingualism (Greek, Demotic and the rise of Coptic); the growth and development of Christianity; and the fate of Egyptian Christianity in the centuries after the Arab conquest.
Credit Points: | 3 |
When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: None) |
Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor Malcolm Choat |
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Assessed As: | Graded |
Offered By: | Department of Ancient History Faculty of Arts |
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