COURSE DESCRIPTION
This introductory course will explore the art, archaeology, and history surrounding the Giza Pyramids. We will learn about Egyptian pharaohs and high officials of the Pyramid Age, follow in the footsteps of the great 20th-century expeditions, and discover how cutting-edge digital tools like 3D-modeling are reshaping the discipline of Egyptology.
Join us on this online journey to ancient Egypt’s most famous archaeological site as we uncover the history and significance of Giza, and use new digital techniques to unravel the mysteries of its ancient tombs and temples.
Length: 8 Weeks
Effort: 2-4 hours per week
Price: FREE (Add a verified certificate for $99 USD)
Provider: Harvard University via EdX
Subject: Art & Culture
Level: Introductory
Languages: English
Instructors: Peter Der Manuelian
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This introductory course will explore the art, archaeology, and history surrounding the Giza Pyramids. We will learn about Egyptian pharaohs and high officials of the Pyramid Age, follow in the footsteps of the great 20th-century expeditions, and discover how cutting-edge digital tools like 3D-modeling are reshaping the discipline of Egyptology.
Join us on this online journey to ancient Egypt’s most famous archaeological site as we uncover the history and significance of Giza, and use new digital techniques to unravel the mysteries of its ancient tombs and temples.
Length: 8 Weeks
Effort: 2-4 hours per week
Price: FREE (Add a verified certificate for $99 USD)
Provider: Harvard University via EdX
Subject: Art & Culture
Level: Introductory
Languages: English
Instructors: Peter Der Manuelian
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