Introduction to Ancient Egypt Civilization
Explore Egypt's ancient wonders: pyramids, temples, hieroglyphs, pharaohs, and mummies. Discover the fascinating culture.
Explore Egypt's ancient wonders: pyramids, temples, hieroglyphs, pharaohs, and mummies. Discover the fascinating culture.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Ancient Egyptian civilization, covering its most fascinating aspects that have intrigued people for millennia. Led by Dr. David Silverman, a renowned Egyptologist, the course explores topics such as colossal pyramids, imposing temples, golden treasures, enigmatic hieroglyphs, powerful pharaohs, strange gods, and mysterious mummies. Students will learn about Egypt's rich history, from its early dynastic periods through the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, up to the Ptolemaic and Roman eras. The course delves into Egyptian kingship, religion, monumental architecture, and funerary practices, providing a well-rounded understanding of this ancient culture's contributions to world history.
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What you'll learn
Understand the chronology and key periods of Ancient Egyptian history
Explore the concept of Egyptian kingship and the role of pharaohs
Analyze the complex pantheon of Egyptian gods and goddesses
Examine the construction and significance of pyramids and the Sphinx
Investigate mummification practices and ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife
Develop skills in interpreting ancient Egyptian art and artifacts
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Ancient Egyptian civilization, exploring its most captivating aspects that have fascinated people for millennia. Led by Dr. David Silverman, a renowned Egyptologist, students will delve into topics such as the colossal pyramids, imposing temples, golden treasures, enigmatic hieroglyphs, powerful pharaohs, complex mythology, and mysterious mummification practices. The course covers Egypt's rich history from its early dynastic periods through the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, up to the Ptolemaic and Roman eras. Students will gain insights into Egyptian kingship, religious beliefs, monumental architecture, and funerary customs, providing a well-rounded understanding of this ancient culture's significant contributions to world history.
Welcome to the Course
Module 1 · 32 Minutes to complete
History and Chronology
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
The Pharaoh and Kingship
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Gods and Goddesses
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
The Pyramids and the Sphinx
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Mummies and Mummification
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
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Leading Expert on Ancient Egyptian Civilization
Dr. David P. Silverman, the Eckley Brinton Coxe, Jr. Professor of Egyptology at the University of Pennsylvania and Curator of the Penn Museum's Egyptian Section, is a renowned authority on ancient Egypt. Known for his contributions to major exhibitions like "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" and his extensive publications on Egyptian language, art, and religion, Dr. Silverman combines academic excellence with public education through his Coursera courses Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization and Wonders of Ancient Egypt.
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