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 will be undertaken and include the biographies of Djau and Harkhuf. (Students can study the texts either in the original language or in English with historical commentary)
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S1 Evening - Session 1, North Ryde, Evening |
| Staff Contact(s): | Professor Naguib Kanawati |
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Admission to MAncHist or GradCertAncHist |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Ancient History Faculty of Arts |
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