Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
History and Culture of the Ancient Near East
Course Number:
L_AABAOHW202
Course Description:
Ancient Mesopotamia was the birthplace of some of the most important developments in human history. The first cities and empires, the earliest writings, the origins of mathematics, chemistry and astronomy: many of the ideas and worldviews that have shaped western civilization have their roots in the ancient Near East, and more particularly, in Mesopotamia. This course explores the cultures of present-day Iraq, Syria, Turkey and Iran from the Neolithic (ca. 10,000 BCE) to the end of the Achaemenid period (ca. 330 BCE). Students will learn about the rich history of this region through its literature, its art and its architecture. Topics to be covered include: early complex societies, state formation and political organization, religion, ethnicity, trade, diplomacy and warfare, family life, the position of women in society and crafts.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
Pending For Approval
Attachment Files:
Studyguide (10)_12.pdf
