ANTHRO 1250 - The Pyramids of Giza: Technology, Archaeology, History: Seminar

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

Focuses on the Pyramids, Sphinx, and tombs at Giza (ca. 2500 BC), in the context of ancient Egyptian history, art, and archaeology. The HU-MFA Expedition excavated Giza, resulting in today's Giza Archives Project. Seminar consists of introductory lectures, followed by student presentations. Topics range from challenges of archaeological information processing to issues of ownership and repatriation. Students may also contribute to the Giza Archives Project, at Harvard and/or the MFA.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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