Imperial Egypt and the Mediterranean world
C A Hope
8 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
*
Prerequisite: ARY2990
Objectives To analyse in detail key themes in Egyptian interaction with other Mediterranean cultures with specific reference to surviving archaeological data.
Synopsis The subject provides a detailed description and analysis of ancient Egyptian culture at its height during its best documented phase, the New Kingdom or Empire (Dynasties XVIII-XX; 1550-1069 BCE). It will examine the evidence of texts, monuments and archaeological data. A main theme to be developed is Egypt in the wider context of the ancient Mediterranean world of the Late Bronze Age.
Assessment third year Tutorial essay (1500 words): 25%
* Essay (2500
words): 35%
* Examination (2 hours): 40%
Assessment fourth year Two essays (3000 words each): 100%
* Honours
students will be directed to additional reading which will furnish the basis
for differential assessment.
Prescribed texts
Kemp B J Ancient Egypt: Anatomy of a civilisation Routledge, 1989
Smith W S The art and architecture of Ancient Egypt rev. edn, Penguin, 1981
Trigger B G and others Ancient Egypt: A social history CUP, 1983
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