Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations: Ancient Near East, BA

University of Pennsylvania

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In Philadelphia (USA)

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    Postgraduate

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    Philadelphia (USA)

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    Different dates available

The major in Ancient Near East examines the languages, history, cultures, and archaeology of the Ancient Near East: from Prehistory through the early complex of civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Levant. Because of the interdependence of language and culture an emphasis of the major is gaining facility of one or more ancient languages, alongside courses in history, religion, and archaeology.

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Filadelfia, Pensilvania, 19104

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Subjects

  • Archaeology

Course programme

Introduction to the Ancient Near East
Introduction to the Middle East

You may count no more than one course toward both a Major and a Sector requirement. For Exceptions, check the Policy Statement.


This requirement may be fulfilled by taking at least 4 course units of Egyptian or Biblical Hebrew or West Semitic languages or Cuneiform (Akkadian/ Sumarian) and no more than 2 course units of appropriate literature in translation.


May focus on at least two ancient civilizations. To be chosen in consultation with the major advisor.


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Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations: Ancient Near East, BA

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