History II: Middle Kingdom Through New Kingdom Egypt
3 cr
Same as HIST/MEHT 244. Prerequisite: EGPT/HIST/MEHT 243 or consent of instructor. Offered in spring. The course will focus on the history of Pharaonic Egypt from the Middle Kingdom to the decline of the New Kingdom and will examine the texts, monuments and artifacts that underline our understanding of this era. Field trips to Cairo Museum and other relevant sites are a required part of the course.