Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology

What is the location of Giza? How did the Pyramids come to be? What happened to the cemeteries and the hundreds of ornate graves that surrounded them? What was Giza's contribution to the Old Kingdom, Egypt's first major epoch of civilization?

Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology is one of the Best Online History Courses. The Giza Plateau and its cemeteries, which include the magnificent Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, are fascinating representations of Egyptian architecture and culture. They provide glimpses into ancient Egyptian life, but they also hold mysteries that must be answered. The Giza Pyramids offer a unique chance to learn about archaeology's past as well as some of the current approaches that are defining the profession today. The art, archaeology, and history of the Giza Pyramids will be explored in this introductory course. We'll study Egyptian pharaohs and senior officials during the Pyramid Age, travel in the footsteps of major twentieth-century expeditions and see how cutting-edge digital techniques like 3D modeling are redefining Egyptology. Discover the history and importance of ancient Egypt's most famous archaeological site, Giza, and use innovative digital tools to unlock the mysteries of its ancient tombs and temples on this online voyage to ancient Egypt's most renowned archaeological site.

What you'll learn:

• The history and significance of the Giza Pyramids and surrounding cemeteries
• Who explored the Pyramids and how did they document their discoveries?
• The cultural and religious significance of the Giza Pyramids, tombs, and temples
• The role of hieroglyphic inscriptions in the tombs at Giza
• An appreciation of Egyptian art of the Old Kingdom, or Pyramid Age
• How digital technologies allow us to visualize ancient monuments in new ways?
• What the future holds for understanding and experiencing of Giza

Duration: Estimated 8 weeks (2–4 hours per week)

Enroll here: https://www.edx.org/course/pyramids-of-giza-ancient-egyptian-art-and-archaeol