Course Abstract

Muslim societies are built upon a rich archaeological heritage of architecture, artifacts and sites that stretches more than a millennium and spans a region from Spain to China. This course explores that heritage across time and space for what it can tells about the various societies that make up the Muslim world of the past. Through examination of various sites as well as hands on work with a collection of artifacts this course examines the social worlds of this important religious and cultural tradition.

The Aleppo citadel

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Some Practical Matters

• The readings on reserve are frequently digital and can be downloaded through OCRA Brown Library’s Online Course Reserves Access webpage.
  
• Several of the course texts have been order through the Brown Bookstoore if you wish to purchase them. At least one copy of these texts will be available on reserve at the library. A second copy is available in the Institute Library at 70 Waterman 3rd floor.
• This wiki will serve as the primary website for this course. We will not be using a MyCourses page.

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