Ancient Egypt - Introductory Lectures

Introduction to Ancient Egypt will be presented in 4 two-hour lectures providing students a view of the ways of life in Ancient Egypt throughout the millenias. You don't have to attend all 4 sessions, but you will receive a more well rounded background if you can! Topics will include: Predynastic Egypt, chronological timeline of the kings, gods and goddesses. New Kingdom - the great warrior kings, Queen Hapshepsut, the Armarna period, and unknown details of Tutankhamun. Funerary practices and the 'common' people of Dier el Medina - what we know of everyday life. Art and iconology.