Provides a good outline of the Dynasties that rules Egypt. The importance of their roles in the formation of Egypt. Fast paced and basic beginner level class.
The course covers a great span of ancient Egyptian history beginning from 5500 BC till 4th century CE, thus including predynastic, proto-dynastic periods; Old, Middle, New Kingdom, and also Intermediate, and late periods. There were also sections devoted to Tutankhamun's tomb, and the early Christian communities of Late Antiquity. I appreciated a lot the professor's clear and lucid style. The course was enriched by not only focusing on political history, but culture, architecture, religion, art, and philosophy. Such a great course to broaden one's horizons about Ancient Egyptian civilization!
