| Unit name | Ancient Egypt |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ARCH20010 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Professor. Dodson |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Anthropology and Archaeology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit provides an overview of the archaeology of Egypt, with particular focus on the Dynastic Period, c.3100-330 BC. Topics covered include historical geography; chronology; an outline of the history of the period; the history of Egyptian archaeology; language and literature; the nature of the state; art; religious life; and funerary practices.
