Anthropology 23 - The Civilization of the Ancient Near East

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Dartmouth College

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08F: 11 Often hailed as the "Cradle of Civilization," the ancient Near East witnessed many major developments in the human career, including the origins of villages and cities, food production, states and empires, and writing. This course will trace the roots of Near Eastern civilization from early sedentary villages to complex political formations. It will also survey socio-political and cultural developments-including religion, literature, and arts and crafts-in Mesopotamia, Persia, Anatolia, and the Levant. (AR CH) Dist: SOC; WCult: NW. Abd

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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