ANTH 239 Ancient Civilization & Empires
This class is an introduction to the rise and fall of early complex societies around the world. Throughout the semester we will survey the development of ancient states and empires in both the Old and New Worlds, and examine the archaeological evidence that is used to study these societies. From the rise of Ancient Egypt to the collapse of the Mayan civilization, we will examine questions such as the definition of states and civilizations as well as the reasons for their change over time.