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Free online course on Egyptian antiquities presented by edX and Harvard University

Free online course on Egyptian antiquities presented by edX and Harvard University

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19 Feb 2019
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EdX, in collaboration with Harvard University, offers a free online course on ancient Egyptian art and archeology. In this course the learners will explore archeology, history, art, hieroglyphics and puzzles surrounding the famous Egyptian pyramids in Giza. This introductory course will explore the art, archeology and history surrounding the Giza pyramids. They will learn about Egyptian pharaohs and senior officials of the pyramids. They will discover more about the great 20th century missions, learn more about Egyptology and the impact of sophisticated digital tools such as 3D modeling.

What you will learn:

 

  1. The history and significance of the pyramids of Giza and the surrounding tombs.
  2. The explorers of the pyramids and how their discoveries were documented.
  3. The cultural and religious significance of the pyramids of Giza, its tombs and temples.
  4. The role of hieroglyphic inscriptions in the Giza tombs.
  5. The appreciation of Egyptian art in the era of the ancient state or the era of the pyramid.
  6. Digital techniques and their role in portraying ancient monuments in new ways.
  7. What the future holds for our understanding and experience in Giza.

About the Course Instructor:


The course will be given by Peter De Manuelan, Professor of Egyptology at Harvard University.

About edX:


EdX is a learning platform that offers a variety of courses in all disciplines across the Internet, established in collaboration between Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2012. EDX offers high quality courses offered by the world's best universities and educational institutions to students and learning enthusiasts around the world, Courses are offered in various fields such as computer science, languages, engineering, psychology, writing, electronics, biology or even in marketing arts. In addition, EDX offers courses offered by the largest universities and non-profit educational institutions in a single platform in collaboration with more than 130 global partners, where anyone can access them online.

Interests

 

  • Archaeology

Opportunity target

  • Everyone

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  • Other

Funding: Partial funding
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  • Other

Languages

  • English

How to apply
To apply for this course, sign up for the course and join the course.

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For more information, please see the following link

If you have any questions, send an email

info@edx.org

 

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