Course Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction and Geography of Egypt
March 27: Introduction to the Course
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Required Readings: None
March 29: Mapping and Understanding the Land of the Nile
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Map Quiz Terms Download Map Quiz Terms
Required Readings:
- Bard (2015), An Introduction To The Archaeology Of Ancient Egypt, Chapter 3 “The Environmental Background to Pharaonic Civilization: Geography, Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resources,” pages 47-68 Download Bard (2015), An Introduction To The Archaeology Of Ancient Egypt, Chapter 3 “The Environmental Background to Pharaonic Civilization: Geography, Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resources,” pages 47-68
Recommended Readings:
- Ikram, S. (2010) Ancient Egypt. Chapter 1, “The Black and the Red: Geography and Environment”, pages 1-22 Download Chapter 1, “The Black and the Red: Geography and Environment”, pages 1-22, Chapter 4, “Shadows in the Sand: Egypt’s Past” pages 69-114 Download Chapter 4, “Shadows in the Sand: Egypt’s Past” pages 69-114
March 31 Section
On Zoom this week only. All remaining sections will be live and in person. See the course Canvas site for your Zoom link.
Discussion on the major myths and misconceptions about ancient Egypt in the modern day.
Week 2: Background and History of Egyptology
April 3: History of Egyptology
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Required Readings:
- Bard (2015), An Introduction To The Archaeology Of Ancient Egypt, Chapter 1 “Egyptian Archaeology: Definitions and History” pages 1-24 Download Bard (2015), An Introduction To The Archaeology Of Ancient Egypt, Chapter 1 “Egyptian Archaeology: Definitions and History” pages 1-24
Recommended Readings:
- David, R. (2008) The Experience of Ancient Egypt, Chapter 6, “Classical and Medieval Interest in Egypt” pages 51-61 Download David, R. (2008) The Experience of Ancient Egypt, Chapter 6, “Classical and Medieval Interest in Egypt” pages 51-61
- Ikram, S. (2010) Ancient Egypt: Chapter 2, “Travelers, Thieves and Scholars: the history of Egyptology and Egyptomania” pages 23-52 Download Ikram, S. (2010) Ancient Egypt: Chapter 2, “Travelers, Thieves and Scholars: the history of Egyptology and Egyptomania” pages 23-52
- Jones, M. (2008) “Monuments and Site Conservation” Egyptology Today,H. Wilkinson, ed., pages 98-120 Download Jones, M. (2008) “Monuments and Site Conservation” Egyptology Today,H. Wilkinson, ed., pages 98-120
- Wendrich, W. ed. (2010). Egyptian Archaeology, Chapter 1, “Egyptian Archaeology: From Text to Context” pages 1-14 Download Wendrich, W. ed. (2010). Egyptian Archaeology, Chapter 1, “Egyptian Archaeology: From Text to Context” pages 1-14
April 5: Write Like an Egyptian: Hieroglyphics and Beyond
Guest Speaker: Forrest Martin
Lecture Slides: Martin Download Lecture Slides: Martin
Lecture Slides: Selover Download Lecture Slides: Selover
Required Readings:
- Bard (2015), An Introduction To The Archaeology Of Ancient Egypt, Chapter 2, “Hieroglyphs, Languages and Pharaonic Chronology” pages 25-46 Download Bard (2015), An Introduction To The Archaeology Of Ancient Egypt, Chapter 2, “Hieroglyphs, Languages and Pharaonic Chronology” pages 25-46
Recommended Readings:
- David, R. (2008) The Experience of Ancient Egypt, Chapter 8, “The Decipherment of Egyptian Hieroglyphs”, pages 71-88 Download David, R. (2008) The Experience of Ancient Egypt, Chapter 8, “The Decipherment of Egyptian Hieroglyphs”, pages 71-88
- Szpakowska, K. (2008). Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Chapter 6, “Learning, Earning and Leisure” pages 102-121 Download Szpakowska, K. (2008). Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Chapter 6, “Learning, Earning and Leisure” pages 102-121
April 7 Section
Map Quiz at the start of section; Writing hieroglyphics workshop
Week 3: Sources of Egyptology
April 10: What’s in a Dynasty? Chronology of Ancient Egypt
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Required Readings:
- Ward, W.A. (1992) “The Present Status of Egyptian Chronology” Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research 288, pages 53-66 Download Ward, W.A. (1992) “The Present Status of Egyptian Chronology” Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research 288, pages 53-66
Recommended Readings:
- Hornung, E., Krauss, R., Warnurton, D.A. (2006) Ancient Egyptian Chronology, “Methods of Dating and the Egyptian Calendar” pages 45-51 Download Hornung, E., Krauss, R., Warnurton, D.A. (2006) Ancient Egyptian Chronology, “Methods of Dating and the Egyptian Calendar” pages 45-51
April 12: Egyptian Literature and Mythology
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Required Readings:
- Ikram, S (2010) Ancient Egypt: An Introduction, Chapter 5 “Maintaining Egypt: Religion” pages 115-164 Download Ikram, S (2010) Ancient Egypt: An Introduction, Chapter 5 “Maintaining Egypt: Religion” pages 115-164
Recommended Readings:
- Kemp, B. (1995) “How Religious were the Ancient Egyptians?” Cambridge Archaeological Journal 5:1, pages 25-54. Download Kemp, B. (1995) “How Religious were the Ancient Egyptians?” Cambridge Archaeological Journal 5:1, pages 25-54.
- Snape, S. (2011) “Osiris, Lord of Abydos” Ancient Egyptian Tombs: The Culture of Life and Death, pages 117-135 Download Snape, S. (2011) “Osiris, Lord of Abydos” Ancient Egyptian Tombs: The Culture of Life and Death, pages 117-135
- Szpakowska, K. (2008). Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Chapter 7 “Religion” pages 122-149 Download Szpakowska, K. (2008). Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Chapter 7 “Religion” pages 122-149
- Teeter, E. (2011) Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt “Chapter 6: In the Presence of the Gods: How the Gods Communicated with Men” pages 104-118 Download Teeter, E. (2011) Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt “Chapter 6: In the Presence of the Gods: How the Gods Communicated with Men” pages 104-118
- Wallis Budge E.A., Legends of the Gods: The Egyptian Texts” Entire book is up on Canvas Download Wallis Budge E.A., Legends of the Gods: The Egyptian Texts” Entire book is up on Canvas
April 14 Section
Discussion of the story “The Tale of Sinuhe”
- Read “The Tale of Sinuhe” in The Tale of Sinuhe and Other Ancient Egyptian Poems, B. Parkinson, translator, before coming to section Download Read “The Tale of Sinuhe” in The Tale of Sinuhe and Other Ancient Egyptian Poems, B. Parkinson, translator, before coming to section
Week 4: Changing Temple and Tomb Architecture
April 17: Egyptian Mortuary Architecture in the Old Kingdom: The Pyramids!
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Required Readings:
- Bard (2015), An Introduction To The Archaeology Of Ancient Egypt, Chapter 6 “The Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period,” pages 133-165 only Download Bard (2015), An Introduction To The Archaeology Of Ancient Egypt, Chapter 6 “The Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period,” pages 133-165 only
Recommended Readings:
- Lehner, M. (1983) “Some Observations on the Layout of the Khufu and Khafre Pyramids” Journal of Egyptian Archaeology Download Lehner, M. (1983) “Some Observations on the Layout of the Khufu and Khafre Pyramids” Journal of Egyptian Archaeology
- Lehner, M. (1985) “The Development of the Giza Necropolis: The Khufu Project” MDAIK 41, pages 109-143 Download Lehner, M. (1985) “The Development of the Giza Necropolis: The Khufu Project” MDAIK 41, pages 109-143
- Lehner, M. (1992) “Reconstructing the Sphinx.” Cambridge Archaeological Journal 2(1), pages 3-26 Download Lehner, M. (1992) “Reconstructing the Sphinx.” Cambridge Archaeological Journal 2(1), pages 3-26
- O’Conner, D. (1998) “Interpretation of the Old Kingdom Pyramid Complex,” in Stationen: Beitrage zur Kulturgeschichte Agyptens, H. Guksch and D. Polz. Mainz: Verlag, pages 135-144 Download O’Conner, D. (1998) “Interpretation of the Old Kingdom Pyramid Complex,” in Stationen: Beitrage zur Kulturgeschichte Agyptens, H. Guksch and D. Polz. Mainz: Verlag, pages 135-144
- Reader, C. (2001) “A Geomorphological Study of the Giza Necropolis, with Implications for the Development of the Site.” Archaeometry 43(1): 149-165 Download Reader, C. (2001) “A Geomorphological Study of the Giza Necropolis, with Implications for the Development of the Site.” Archaeometry 43(1): 149-165
April 19: New Kingdom Tombs
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Required Readings:
- Bard (2015), An Introduction To The Archaeology Of Ancient Egypt, Chapter 8, “The New Kingdom”, pages 225-274 only Download Bard (2015), An Introduction To The Archaeology Of Ancient Egypt, Chapter 8, “The New Kingdom”, pages 225-274 only
Recommended Readings:
- Kemp (2007) Ancient Egypt: Anatomy of a Civilization, Chapter 6 “New Kingdom Egypt: The Mature State” pages 247-301 Download Kemp (2007) Ancient Egypt: Anatomy of a Civilization, Chapter 6 “New Kingdom Egypt: The Mature State” pages 247-301
April 21 Section
Quiz 1
Week 5: Death and Mummies
April 24: Afterlife and Ritual
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Required Readings:
- Baines, J. and P. Lacovara (2002). “Burial and the Dead in Ancient Egyptian Society: Respect, Formalism, Neglect” Journal of Social Archaeology 2(1) pages 5-36 Download Baines, J. and P. Lacovara (2002). “Burial and the Dead in Ancient Egyptian Society: Respect, Formalism, Neglect” Journal of Social Archaeology 2(1) pages 5-36
Recommended Readings:
- Anderson, W. (1992) “Badarian Burials: Evidence of Social Inequality in Middle Egypt During the Early Predynastic Era” American Research Center in Egypt 29, pages 51-66 Download Anderson, W. (1992) “Badarian Burials: Evidence of Social Inequality in Middle Egypt During the Early Predynastic Era” American Research Center in Egypt 29, pages 51-66
- Teeter, E. (2011). Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt, Chapter 7, “Death and Funerals Rites” pages 119-147, Chapter 8, “Communicating with the Dead” Download Teeter, E. (2011). Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt, Chapter 7, “Death and Funerals Rites” pages 119-147, Chapter 8, “Communicating with the Dead”
- Szpakowska, K. (2008). Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Chapter 9 “Death” pages 179-207 Download Szpakowska, K. (2008). Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Chapter 9 “Death” pages 179-207
- Wendrich, W. ed. (2010). Egyptian Archaeology, Chapter 12 “Changes in the Afterlife” pages 220-240 Download Wendrich, W. ed. (2010). Egyptian Archaeology, Chapter 12 “Changes in the Afterlife” pages 220-240
April 26: Mummification, Mummy Cults and Animal Mummies
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Required Readings:
- Ikram, S (2010) Ancient Egypt: An Introduction, Chapter 9: “The Living and the Dead: Mummies, Tombs and Mortuary Cults” pages 275-300 Download Ikram, S (2010) Ancient Egypt: An Introduction, Chapter 9: “The Living and the Dead: Mummies, Tombs and Mortuary Cults” pages 275-300
Recommended Readings:
- Buckley, S. and Evershed, R. (2001). “Organic Chemistry of Embalming Agents in Pharaonic and Graeco-Roman Mummies” Nature 413, pages 837-841 Download Buckley, S. and Evershed, R. (2001). “Organic Chemistry of Embalming Agents in Pharaonic and Graeco-Roman Mummies” Nature 413, pages 837-841
- David, R. (2000). “Mummification.” Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology, Ed. P. Nicholson and I. Shaw, pages 372-385 Download David, R. (2000). “Mummification.” Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology, Ed. P. Nicholson and I. Shaw, pages 372-385
- Ikram, S. and Dodson, A. (1998). The Mummy in Ancient Egypt: Equipping the Dead for Eternity. Chapter 3, “Mummies and the Art of Mummification”, pp. 103-136 Download Ikram, S. and Dodson, A. (1998). The Mummy in Ancient Egypt: Equipping the Dead for Eternity. Chapter 3, “Mummies and the Art of Mummification”, pp. 103-136
Optional: Documentary Mummifying Allen
April 28 Section
A Scavenger Hunt in the Tomb of Nefertari
Week 6: Warfare and Foreigners
May 1: Foreigners in the Land of the Nile
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Required Readings:
- Schneider, T. (2003) “Foreign Egypt: Egyptology and the Concept of Cultural Appropriation” Egypt and the Levant 13, pages 155-161 Download Schneider, T. (2003) “Foreign Egypt: Egyptology and the Concept of Cultural Appropriation” Egypt and the Levant 13, pages 155-161
- Wendrich, W. ed. (2010). Egyptian Archaeology, Chapter 8, “Foreigners in Egypt: Archaeological Evidence and Cultural Context,” pages 143-163 Download Wendrich, W. ed. (2010). Egyptian Archaeology, Chapter 8, “Foreigners in Egypt: Archaeological Evidence and Cultural Context,” pages 143-163
Recommended Readings:
- Friedman, R. (2001) “Nubians at Hierakonpolis: Excavations in the Nubian Cemeteries” Sudan and Nubia 5, pages 29-38 Download Friedman, R. (2001) “Nubians at Hierakonpolis: Excavations in the Nubian Cemeteries” Sudan and Nubia 5, pages 29-38
- Panagiotopoulus, D. (2006) “Foreigners in Egypt in the Time of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III” in Thutmose III: A New Biography,H. Cline, ed., pages 370-412 Download Panagiotopoulus, D. (2006) “Foreigners in Egypt in the Time of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III” in Thutmose III: A New Biography,H. Cline, ed., pages 370-412
- Smith, S.T. (2003) Wretched Kush: Ethnic Identities and Boundaries in Egypt’s Nubian Empire Download Smith, S.T. (2003) Wretched Kush: Ethnic Identities and Boundaries in Egypt’s Nubian Empire
May 3: Egyptian Warfare
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Required Reading:
- Spalinger, A.J. (2011) “Military Institutions and Warfare: Pharaonic” in A Companion to Ancient Egypt: Volume 1,B. Lloyd, ed., pages 425-445 Download Spalinger, A.J. (2011) “Military Institutions and Warfare: Pharaonic” in A Companion to Ancient Egypt: Volume 1,B. Lloyd, ed., pages 425-445
Recommended Reading:
- Partridge, R.B., 2003 Fighting Pharaohs: Weapons and Warfare in Ancient Egypt, Peartree Publishing
- Spalinger, A.J. (2005) War in Ancient Egypt: The New Kingdom
May 5 Section
Debating the Battle of Kadesh
Week 7: The Domestic and the State
May 8: Egyptian Cities and Domestic Architecture
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Required Readings:
- Ikram, S. (2010). Ancient Egypt. Chapter 7, “Town Life and Country Life” pages 189-218 Download Ikram, S. (2010). Ancient Egypt. Chapter 7, “Town Life and Country Life” pages 189-218
Recommended Readings:
- Mumford, G.D. (2011) “Settlements: Distribution, Structure, Architecture: Pharaonic”, in A Companion to Ancient Egypt: Volume 1,B. Lloyd, ed., Wiley-Blackwell, pages 326-349 Download Mumford, G.D. (2011) “Settlements: Distribution, Structure, Architecture: Pharaonic”, in A Companion to Ancient Egypt: Volume 1,B. Lloyd, ed., Wiley-Blackwell, pages 326-349
- Strauhal, E. (1996), Life of the Ancient Egyptians, Chapter 6, “Homes and Communities,” pages 63-76 Download Strauhal, E. (1996), Life of the Ancient Egyptians, Chapter 6, “Homes and Communities,” pages 63-76
- Wendrich, W. ed. (2010). Egyptian Archaeology, Chapter 5, “Villages and the Old Kingdom” pages 85-101 Download Chapter 5, “Villages and the Old Kingdom” pages 85-101, Chapter 7 “Tradition and Innovation: the Middle Kingdom,” pages 119-142 Download Chapter 7 “Tradition and Innovation: the Middle Kingdom,” pages 119-142
May 10: Egyptian Concepts of Kingship
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Required Readings:
- Brier, B., and Hobbs, H. (2008), Daily Life of the Ancient Egyptians, Chapter 3: “Government and Society,” pages 65-82 Download Brier, B., and Hobbs, H. (2008), Daily Life of the Ancient Egyptians, Chapter 3: “Government and Society,” pages 65-82
Recommended Readings:
- Bard, K. (2001) “The Emergence of the Egyptian State c. 3200 BC” in The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt, Ed. I. Shaw, pp. 61-88 Download Bard, K. (2001) “The Emergence of the Egyptian State c. 3200 BC” in The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt, Ed. I. Shaw, pp. 61-88
- Graves-Brown, C (2010). Dancing for Hathor: Women in Ancient Egypt. London: Continuum International Publishing. Chapter 7, “Queens and Harems” pages 129-160 Download Graves-Brown, C (2010). Dancing for Hathor: Women in Ancient Egypt. London: Continuum International Publishing. Chapter 7, “Queens and Harems” pages 129-160
- Ikram, S. (2010). Ancient Egypt. Chapter 6, “Kings and Commoners: Egyptian Society and Government” pages 165-188 Download Ikram, S. (2010). Ancient Egypt. Chapter 6, “Kings and Commoners: Egyptian Society and Government” pages 165-188
- O’Conner, D. and D. Silverman. eds. (1995). Ancient Egyptian Kingship. Leiden: Brill. Chapter 1, “Kingship, Definition of Culture, and Legitimation”, pages 3-47 Download O’Conner, D. and D. Silverman. eds. (1995). Ancient Egyptian Kingship. Leiden: Brill. Chapter 1, “Kingship, Definition of Culture, and Legitimation”, pages 3-47
- Wendrich, W. ed. (2010). Egyptian Archaeology Chapter 3, “Theories on State Formation” pages 36-54 Download Wendrich, W. ed. (2010). Egyptian Archaeology Chapter 3, “Theories on State Formation” pages 36-54
May 12 Section
Quiz 2
Week 8: Egyptian Medicine, Science and Art
May 15: Medicine and Science
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Required Readings:
- Brier, B., and Hobbs, H. (2008) Daily Life of the Ancient Egyptians, Greenwood Press, Chapter 11, “Medicine and Mathematics”, pages 271-291 Download Brier, B., and Hobbs, H. (2008) Daily Life of the Ancient Egyptians, Greenwood Press, Chapter 11, “Medicine and Mathematics”, pages 271-291
Recommended Readings:
- Brant-Rauf, P.W., and S.I. Brand-Rauf (1987) “History of Occupational Medicine: Relevance of Imhotep and the Edwin Smith Papyrus” British Journal of Industrial Medicine 44, pages 68-70 Download Brant-Rauf, P.W., and S.I. Brand-Rauf (1987) “History of Occupational Medicine: Relevance of Imhotep and the Edwin Smith Papyrus” British Journal of Industrial Medicine 44, pages 68-70
- Hebron, C. (2000) “Occupational Health in Ancient Egypt: The Evidence from Artistic Representation” Current Research in Egyptology, A. McDonald and C. Riggs, eds., BAR International Series 909, pages 45-49 Download Hebron, C. (2000) “Occupational Health in Ancient Egypt: The Evidence from Artistic Representation” Current Research in Egyptology, A. McDonald and C. Riggs, eds., BAR International Series 909, pages 45-49
- Imhausen, A. (2006) Mathematical Intelligencer 28:1, “Ancient Egyptian Mathematics: New Perspectives on Old Sources” pages 18-27 Download Imhausen, A. (2006) Mathematical Intelligencer 28:1, “Ancient Egyptian Mathematics: New Perspectives on Old Sources” pages 18-27
- Ritner, R. (2000) “Innovations and Adaptations in Ancient Egyptian Medicine” Journal of Near Eastern Studies 59(2), pages 107-117 Download Ritner, R. (2000) “Innovations and Adaptations in Ancient Egyptian Medicine” Journal of Near Eastern Studies 59(2), pages 107-117
- Rossia, C. (2001) “Science and Technology: Pharaonic” in A Companion to Ancient Egypt: Volume 1,B. Lloyd, ed., Wiley-Blackwell, pages 390-408 Download Rossia, C. (2001) “Science and Technology: Pharaonic” in A Companion to Ancient Egypt: Volume 1,B. Lloyd, ed., Wiley-Blackwell, pages 390-408
- Szpakowska, K. (2008). Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Chapter 8, “Sickness” pages 150-178 Download Szpakowska, K. (2008). Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Chapter 8, “Sickness” pages 150-178
May 17: Not So Static: Ancient Egyptian Art
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Required Readings:
- Freed, R. (2010). “Art of Ancient Egypt”, in Egyptology Today, Ed. R. Wilkinson, pages 123-143 Download Freed, R. (2010). “Art of Ancient Egypt”, in Egyptology Today, Ed. R. Wilkinson, pages 123-143
Recommended Readings:
- Bryan, B.M. (2011a) “New Kingdom Sculpture” in A Companion to Ancient Egypt: Volume I1,B. Lloyd, ed., Wiley-Blackwell, pages 913-943 Download Bryan, B.M. (2011a) “New Kingdom Sculpture” in A Companion to Ancient Egypt: Volume I1,B. Lloyd, ed., Wiley-Blackwell, pages 913-943
- Bryan, B.M. (2011b) “Pharaonic Painting Through the New Kingdom” in A Companion to Ancient Egypt: Volume I1,B. Lloyd, ed., Wiley-Blackwell, pages 990-1007 Download Bryan, B.M. (2011b) “Pharaonic Painting Through the New Kingdom” in A Companion to Ancient Egypt: Volume I1,B. Lloyd, ed., Wiley-Blackwell, pages 990-1007
- David R. (2000) Egyptian Art in the Age of the Pyramids, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- O’Neill, J.P. (2000) The Experience of Ancient Egypt
- Robins, G. (1985) “Mathematical Bases of Ancient Egyptian Architecture and Graphic Art” Historia Mathematica 12, pages 107-122 Download Robins, G. (1985) “Mathematical Bases of Ancient Egyptian Architecture and Graphic Art” Historia Mathematica 12, pages 107-122
- Strouhal, E. (1996) Life of the Ancient Egyptians Chapter 12 “Immortality Through Art” pages 157-168 Download Strouhal, E. (1996) Life of the Ancient Egyptians Chapter 12 “Immortality Through Art” pages 157-168
May 19 Section
Art Workshop: Learning Egyptian standards and proportions
Week 9: Everyday Life in Egypt
May 22: Daily Life in Egypt
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Required Readings:
- Ikram, S. (2010). Ancient Egypt Chapter 8, “From Sunrise to Sunset: Daily life of the ancient Egyptians” pages 219-274 Download Ikram, S. (2010). Ancient Egypt Chapter 8, “From Sunrise to Sunset: Daily life of the ancient Egyptians” pages 219-274
Recommended Readings:
- Darby, W., P. Ghalioungui, L. Grivetti (1977). Food: The Gift of Osiris. Academic Press.
- Frood, E. (2011) “Social Structure and Daily Life: Pharaonic” in A Companion to Ancient Egypt: Volume I1,B. Lloyd, ed., pages 469-490 Download Frood, E. (2011) “Social Structure and Daily Life: Pharaonic” in A Companion to Ancient Egypt: Volume I1,B. Lloyd, ed., pages 469-490
- Murray, M-A. (2000). “Fruit, Vegetables, Pulses and Condiments,” in Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology, Ed. I. Shaw and P. Nicholson, pages 609-655 Download Murray, M-A. (2000). “Fruit, Vegetables, Pulses and Condiments,” in Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology, Ed. I. Shaw and P. Nicholson, pages 609-655
- Wendrich, W. ed. (2010). Egyptian Archaeology, Chapter 10, “Class and Society: Position and Possessions” Download Wendrich, W. ed. (2010). Egyptian Archaeology, Chapter 10, “Class and Society: Position and Possessions”
May 24: Women and Children in Egypt
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Required Readings:
- Wendrich, W. ed. (2010). Egyptian Archaeology, Chapter 9, “Gender in ancient Egypt” pages 164-179 Download Wendrich, W. ed. (2010). Egyptian Archaeology, Chapter 9, “Gender in ancient Egypt” pages 164-179
Recommended Readings:
- Szpakowska, K. (2008). Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Chapter 2, “Birth” pages 23-44 Download Szpakowska, K. (2008). Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Chapter 2, “Birth” pages 23-44
- Szpakowska, K. (2008). Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Chapter 10, “Love” pages 208-224 Download Szpakowska, K. (2008). Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Chapter 10, “Love” pages 208-224
- Strouhal, E. (1996) Life of the Ancient Egyptians Chapter 5 “Marriage and the Standing of Women” pages 51-62 Download Strouhal, E. (1996) Life of the Ancient Egyptians Chapter 5 “Marriage and the Standing of Women” pages 51-62
May 26 Section
Pop Culture Project due by the start of section
Reconstructing a day in the life of a commoner in Egypt
Week 10: Egypt and Egyptology in the 21st Century
May 29: No Class – Memorial Day
May 31: Modern Egyptian Mania and The Politics of Museums
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Required Readings:
- Lupton, C. (2009) “’Mummymania’ for the Masses: Is Egyptology Cursed by the Mummy’s Curse?” Consuming Ancient Egypt, McDonald and M. Rice, eds., Left Coast Press, pages 23-46 Download Lupton, C. (2009) “’Mummymania’ for the Masses: Is Egyptology Cursed by the Mummy’s Curse?” Consuming Ancient Egypt, McDonald and M. Rice, eds., Left Coast Press, pages 23-46
Recommended Readings:
- Colla, E. (2007) Conflicted Antiquities: Egyptology, Egyptomania, Egyptian Modernity, Duke University Press
- Reid, D. (2002). Whose Pharaohs? Archaeology, Museums and Egyptian National Identity from Napoleon to World War I. University of California Press. Ch. 1, "Introduction", pp. 1-20 Download Reid, D. (2002). Whose Pharaohs? Archaeology, Museums and Egyptian National Identity from Napoleon to World War I. University of California Press. Ch. 1, "Introduction", pp. 1-20
- Wendrich, W. ed. (2010). Egyptian Archaeology, Chapter 14, “Egypt in the Memory of the World” pages 259-273 Download Wendrich, W. ed. (2010). Egyptian Archaeology, Chapter 14, “Egypt in the Memory of the World” pages 259-273
- Wynn, L.L. (2008) “Shape Shifting Lizard People, Israelite Slaves, and Other Theories of Pyramid Building: Notes on Labor, Nationalism and Archaeology in Egypt” Journal of Social Archaeology 8:2, pages 272-295 Download Wynn, L.L. (2008) “Shape Shifting Lizard People, Israelite Slaves, and Other Theories of Pyramid Building: Notes on Labor, Nationalism and Archaeology in Egypt” Journal of Social Archaeology 8:2, pages 272-295
June 2 Section
Quiz 3
Course Summary:
| Date | Details | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Wed Mar 29, 2023 | Assignment Week 1 Reading Discussion Questions | due by 1:30pm |
| Fri Mar 31, 2023 | Calendar Event AA Section with Forrest | 1:30pm to 2:30pm |
| Calendar Event ARCHY 212A/NEAR E 209: Introduction To Ancient Egyptian Archaeology: AB SECTION | 1:30pm to 2:30pm | |
| Calendar Event AD Section with Forrest | 2:30pm to 3:30pm | |
| Calendar Event ARCHY 212A/NEAR E 209: Introduction To Ancient Egyptian Archaeology: AC SECTION | 2:30pm to 3:30pm | |
| Assignment Week 1 Quiz Section Activity | due by 11:59pm | |
| Wed Apr 5, 2023 | Assignment Week 2 Reading Discussion Questions | due by 1:30pm |
| Fri Apr 7, 2023 | Assignment Map Quiz | due by 11:59pm |
| Assignment Week 2 Quiz Section Activity | due by 11:59pm | |
| Wed Apr 12, 2023 | Assignment Week 3 Reading Discussion Questions | due by 1:30pm |
| Fri Apr 14, 2023 | Assignment Week 3 Quiz Section Activity | due by 11:59pm |
| Wed Apr 19, 2023 | Assignment Week 4 Reading Discussion Questions | due by 1:30pm |
| Fri Apr 21, 2023 | Assignment Quiz 1 | due by 11:59pm |
| Wed Apr 26, 2023 | Assignment Week 5 Reading Discussion Questions | due by 1:30pm |
| Fri Apr 28, 2023 | Assignment Week 5 Quiz Section Activity | due by 11:59pm |
| Wed May 3, 2023 | Assignment Week 6 Reading Discussion Questions | due by 1:30pm |
| Fri May 5, 2023 | Assignment Week 6 Quiz Section Activity | due by 11:59pm |
| Wed May 10, 2023 | Assignment Week 7 Reading Discussion Questions | due by 1:30pm |
| Fri May 12, 2023 | Assignment Quiz 2 | due by 11:59pm |
| Wed May 17, 2023 | Assignment Week 8 Reading Discussion Questions | due by 1:30pm |
| Fri May 19, 2023 | Assignment Week 8 Quiz Section Activity | due by 11:59pm |
| Wed May 24, 2023 | Assignment Week 9 Reading Discussion Questions | due by 1:30pm |
| Fri May 26, 2023 | Assignment Pop Culture Project | due by 1:30pm |
| Assignment Week 9 Quiz Section Activity | due by 11:59pm | |
| Wed May 31, 2023 | Assignment Week 10 Reading Discussion Questions | due by 1:30pm |
| Fri Jun 2, 2023 | Assignment Quiz 3 | due by 11:59pm |