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About the Course

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....

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Oct 6, 2022

This was an excellent course in the history of ancient Egypt. I have always been fascinated by their culture & this course taught me many things that i was not aware of. I really enjoyed this course.

AR

May 20, 2023

The course was very interactive and offers a tons of activities. The teacher was very nice and the teaching was very easy to understand. The assignments were a bit challenging but very interesting.

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By Karol B

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May 25, 2020

Pretty nice class, not too hard, and explained many different aspects of ancient Egypt

By domc28

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Nov 15, 2023

I like that they showed a lot of Penn musseum to exemplify what Dr. Letterman exposed

By Kaye D

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Dec 19, 2021

Great overview of Ancient Egyptian history. I certainly want to visit the Penn Museum

By Philopatear S

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Jan 18, 2020

a perfect and quick course about ancient Egypt .. very recommended as an introduction

By Jamie W

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Dec 6, 2021

David was a great instructor who explained everything well. Thanks for the class!!!

By jaider n f

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Jun 18, 2021

otimo curso, recomendo e com certeza você vai adorar aprender sobre esta civilização

By Seksun S

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Jan 31, 2021

This is a really great course for introduction to the Ancient Egyptian Civilization.

By Monica V

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Jul 19, 2020

It was very interesting, I think that is a basic course to learn about ancient egypt

By Lucy I D L R T

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Jan 3, 2018

Excelente la información proporcionada de una manera muy didáctica, amena y sencilla

By Nicholas B

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Apr 21, 2020

This course is thoroughly enjoyable and covers and great deal!! Highly recommended!

By Juan A G S

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Apr 14, 2020

the course is simple but effective, you learn a lot in a short time and very easily

By 王一岚

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Jun 23, 2022

Thank you Dr. Silverman, I've learned a lot about ancient Egypt from your courses!

By Hemant S

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May 2, 2021

One of the Best course. It helps a lot to know about the Ancient History of Egypt.

By Cheryl F

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Apr 27, 2021

Great introductory course. Lectures are interesting and the visuals are marvelous.

By Martha S F H

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Mar 5, 2021

Excellent course. Interesting, visual, and really motivating. I really enjoyed it.

By Carla R P

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Aug 14, 2020

Really interesting and it gave me a good overview of the Ancient Egypt. Thank you!

By Bradley L F

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Feb 7, 2021

Excellent instructor! Good variety of lectures, reading assignments, and quizzes.

By Jen R

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Feb 28, 2020

Loved doing this course. The knowledge I now have will help me teach my students.

By Deborah B

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Oct 15, 2019

Amazing course! I would definitely recommend people taking this wonderful course.

By Mr.Roshan P

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Feb 19, 2018

Very Systematic structure of the course, very simplified , easily understandable.

By Mia O

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Aug 1, 2017

Really enjoyed taking this course it was very fascinating but easy to understand.

By Rizwaana H

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Dec 17, 2016

A great introduction - very enjoyable! Would definitely like to continue further.

By Antonina Z

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Dec 11, 2016

Very nice and interesting course, to learn more about Egypt history and culture.

By Lambert M

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Jan 2, 2021

Very interesting and informative, gives a good first overview about the subject,

By Junia P

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May 23, 2020

This course was amazing, it was like travelling to the Ancient Egypt. Thank you!