Ancient Egypt, with trip to Egypt March 14-23, 2010
Gabor Toth (gtoth@camden.rutgers.edu), Arts and Sciences

The course introduces students to ancient Egyptian civilization from the early Stone Age to its conquest by the Persians and Greeks. It gives a comprehensive historical account of the rise and fall of the Egyptian dynasties, analyzes archaeological and anthropological evidence, discusses religious, cultural, and social patterns, and examines the earliest masterpieces of art and architecture in the Egyptian world. Textbook: The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt.

As part of the International Studies program, there is an optional trip to Egypt, for additional credit, during Spring break. Visits will include major archaeological sites such as Sakkara, Memphis, the Pyramids, the Sphinx at Giza, the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Luxor-Karnak Temple, and the West Bank. The trip also includes visits to the Cairo Museum of Antiquities; Coptic, Jewish, and Islamic Old Cairo; and the Bazaar Quarter. Thursdays 6:00-8:40. Further information is available at http://math.camden.rutgers.edu/.

Estimated price $2200: $300 (nonrefundable) Dec 15, balance Jan 20