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Course Summary

Explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt and learn about its art, architecture, religion, and more through this engaging course.

Key Learning Points

Discover the history and culture of one of the world's most fascinating civilizations
Learn about the art and architecture of Ancient Egypt
Explore the religion, mythology, and beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians

Learning Outcomes

Understand the history and culture of Ancient Egypt
Analyze and interpret Ancient Egyptian art and architecture
Examine the religious and mythological beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of world history
Interest in Ancient Egypt and its culture

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

Colossal pyramids, imposing temples, golden treasures, enigmatic hieroglyphs, powerful pharaohs, strange gods, and mysterious mummies are features of Ancient Egyptian culture that have fascinated people over the millennia. The Bible refers to its gods, rulers, and pyramids. Neighboring cultures in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean wrote about its god-like kings and its seemingly endless supply of gold. The Greeks and Romans describe aspects of Egypt's culture and history.

As the 19th century began, the Napoleonic campaign in Egypt highlighted the wonders of this ancient land, and public interest soared. Not long after, Champollion deciphered Egypt's hieroglyphs and paved the way for other scholars to reveal that Egyptian texts dealt with medicine, dentistry, veterinary practices, mathematics, literature, and accounting, and many other topics. Then, early in the 20th century, Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun and its fabulous contents. Exhibitions of this treasure a few decades later resulted in the world's first blockbuster, and its revival in the 21st century has kept interest alive. Join Dr. David Silverman, Professor of Egyptology at Penn, Curator in Charge of the Egyptian Section of the Penn Museum, and curator of the Tutankhamun exhibitions on a guided tour of the mysteries and wonders of this ancient land. He has developed this online course and set it in the galleries of the world famous Penn Museum. He uses many original Egyptian artifacts to illustrate his lectures as he guides students as they make their own discovery of this fascinating culture. This course focused on five key areas in the study of Ancient Egypt: 1) Principles of Egyptian Art, 2) The Basics of the Language of Ancient Egypt: Hieroglyphs, 3) Egyptian Magic, 4) Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and the Religion of the Aten, and 5) The Burial of Tutankhamun and the Search for his Tomb. This course is intended to accompany, and ideally to follow, Introduction to Ancient Egypt (also available on Coursera).

Outline

Welcome to the Course
Course Introduction
Introduction to Wonders of Ancient Egypt
Suggested Course Textbook

Principles of Egyptian Art
Principles of Egyptian Art: Part 1
Principles of Egyptian Art: Part 2
Principles of Egyptian Art: Part 3
Principles of Egyptian Art: Part 4
Principles of Egyptian Art: Part 5
Principles of Egyptian Art: Part 6
Suggested & Further Reading
Principles of Egyptian Art

The Basics of the Language of Ancient Egypt: Hieroglyphs
Hieroglyphs: Part 1
Hieroglyphs: Part 2
Hieroglyphs: Part 3
Hieroglyphs: Part 4
Hieroglyphs: Part 5
Hieroglyphs: Part 6
Hieroglyphs: Part 7
Hieroglyphs: Part 8
Hieroglyphs: Part 9
Hieroglyphs: Part 10
Hieroglyphs: Part 11
Suggested & Further Reading
Hieroglyphs

Egyptian Magic
Magic: Part 1
Magic: Part 2
Magic: Part 3
Magic: Part 4
Magic: Part 5
Magic: Part 6
Magic: Part 7
Magic: Part 8
Suggested and Further Reading
Magic

Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and the Religion of the Aten
Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and the Religion of the Aten: Part 1
Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and the Religion of the Aten: Part 2
Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and the Religion of the Aten: Part 3
Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and the Religion of the Aten: Part 4
Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and the Religion of the Aten: Part 5
Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and the Religion of the Aten: Part 6
Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and the Religion of the Aten: Part 7
Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and the Religion of the Aten: Part 8
Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and the Religion of the Aten: Part 9
Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and the Religion of the Aten: Part 10
Suggested and Further Reading
Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and the Religion of the Aten

The Burial of Tutankhamun and the Search for his Tomb
Tutankhamun and his Tomb: Part 1
Tutankhamun and his Tomb: Part 2
Tutankhamun and his Tomb: Part 3
Tutankhamun and his Tomb: Part 4
Tutankhamun and his Tomb: Part 5
Tutankhamun and his Tomb: Part 6
Tutankhamun and his Tomb: Part 7
Tutankhamun and his Tomb: Part 8
Tutankhamun and his Tomb: Part 9
Suggested and Further Reading
Burial of Tut

Summary of User Reviews

This course on the Wonders of Ancient Egypt has received positive reviews from many users. They found the course to be informative and engaging, providing a deep understanding of the subject. Many users appreciated the instructor's expertise and passion for the topic.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Expertise and passion of the instructor

Pros from User Reviews

In-depth and informative content
Engaging and interactive course material
Well-structured and easy to follow lessons
Access to additional resources and materials
Great value for money

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course to be too basic or introductory
Limited interaction with the instructor or other students
Some technical issues with the online platform
Content may be too focused on certain aspects of Ancient Egypt
Lack of practical application or real-life examples

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