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About the Course

Colossal pyramids, imposing temples, golden treasures, enigmatic hieroglyphs, powerful pharaohs, strange gods, and mysterious mummies are
features of Ancient Egyptian culture that have fascinated people over the millennia. The Bible refers to its gods, rulers, and pyramids.
Neighboring cultures in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean wrote about its god-like kings and its seemingly endless supply of gold. The
Greeks and Romans describe aspects of Egypt's culture and history. As the 19th century began, the Napoleonic campaign in Egypt highlighted
the wonders of this ancient land, and public interest soared. Not long after, Champollion deciphered Egypt's hieroglyphs and ...
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AB

Jan 3, 2025

I always been intrigued with egypt history, and I wanted to start somewhere, After completing this, it gave me a complete walkthrough of ancient egypt which allows me to do better research in future

JM

Oct 17, 2022

T​his course offers a comprehensive introduction to Ancient Egypt and its civilization. By taking this course, you gain a understanding of basic concepts of the Anicent Egyptian life and afterlife.

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By sachin r

Apr 26, 2017

I wanted to give it 4.5 Stars. The course was wonderful and was well thought.

By Christian W

Nov 20, 2016

Nice and rather short course, giving a good introduction about Ancient Egypt.

By Tanya

Apr 4, 2020

A lovely introduction on different aspects of ancient Egyptian civilization!

By Vir K

May 1, 2020

info is great but it might be a little overwhelming, layout can be improved

By Colleen M

Apr 8, 2017

Interesting course stimulated my desire to learn more about ancient Egypt

By nancy d

Oct 11, 2019

it was slightly hard to follow but a great class. i enjoyed it immensly.

By Mirela F C

Apr 10, 2020

Probably too much of a general approach and not enough information.

By J H

Jan 4, 2023

Professor a little dry and robotic. But a good class all the same.

By Alan M D

Apr 30, 2021

Excellent information and presentation. It could have been longer.

By Domen H

Apr 8, 2018

This was a very good introduction to the history of Ancient Egypt.

By V.B. V

Sep 22, 2020

I loved it. I only wish there was even more details and quizzes.

By Mack G

May 2, 2017

Lots of detail, particularly about the Penn museum.

Descriptive

By Darah G

Feb 25, 2025

Certificate was offered but seems to be having trouble loading.

By Philippe A

Dec 20, 2016

Interesting class, which give a good overview of Ancient Egypt.

By Enrique U U

May 4, 2019

It's been a very interesting course, quick and easy to follow.

By Shreya S

Mar 19, 2020

I learnt interesting facts about Egypt that blew my mind.

By Alexandra B S

Apr 13, 2021

It is really an introduction course, but nice materials

By Clotilde A

Oct 20, 2018

Thanks for all the informations, it's a great course !

By Rachel A

Dec 12, 2016

Fantastic content, I really learnt some new things

By Rony K

May 5, 2020

very interesting course! I love ancient Egypt

By Киселёв А С

Feb 13, 2022

I would`ve loved tests to be harder honestly

By Andrea M

Dec 12, 2024

un curso muy sencillo, fácil de entender

By Cecilia C

Jun 27, 2017

So interesting! I really learned a lot!

By mark s

May 7, 2021

some of the research was hard to find

By Abram y

May 26, 2020

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