New! ARCH 0440 Archaeologies of the Ancient "Middle East"

To understand the tensions of the modern Middle East, it is necessary to understand the region¹s past. This course will explore the archaeological history of Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan, not least the political and religious agendas that scholars brought to the study of these lands. Prehistoric and early historic developments will be emphasized: the earliest human occupation, the “Neolithic Revolution”, and the rise of social inequality and political complexity.

MWF 10:00-10:50. Instructor: Morag Kersel