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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 paved the way for other scholars to reveal that Egyptian texts dealt with medicine, dentistry, veterinary practices, mathematics, literature, and accounting, and many other topics. Then, early in the 20th century, Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun and its fabulous contents. Exhibitions of this treasure a few decades later resulted in the world's first blockbuster, and its revival in the 21st century has kept interest alive. Join Dr. David Silverman, Professor of Egyptology at Penn, Curator in Charge of the Egyptian Section of the Penn Museum, and curator of the Tutankhamun exhibitions on a guided tour of the mysteries and wonders of this ancient land. He has developed this online course and set it in the galleries of the world famous Penn Museum. He uses many original Egyptian artifacts to illustrate his lectures as he guides students as they make their own discovery of this fascinating culture....

Top reviews

AM

Aug 28, 2021

I absolutely loved this course and the overall demonstration by Mr. David Silverman. This will certainly help me in my future and I recommend everyone to take this wonderful course.

ML

Mar 26, 2020

What a wonderful experience and professor. I've had an interest in Ancient Egypt since I was a child and feel so much more informed and eager to learn more in his following courses.

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By V.B. V

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Sep 23, 2020

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

By Mack G

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May 3, 2017

Lots of detail, particularly about the Penn museum.

Descriptive

By Darah G

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Feb 26, 2025

Certificate was offered but seems to be having trouble loading.

By Philippe A

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Dec 20, 2016

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

By Enrique U U

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May 5, 2019

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

By Shreya S

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Mar 20, 2020

I learnt interesting facts about Egypt that blew my mind.

By Alexandra B S

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Apr 14, 2021

It is really an introduction course, but nice materials

By Clotilde A

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Oct 20, 2018

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

By Rachel A

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Dec 13, 2016

Fantastic content, I really learnt some new things

By Rony K

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May 6, 2020

very interesting course! I love ancient Egypt

By Киселёв А С

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Feb 14, 2022

I would`ve loved tests to be harder honestly

By Andrea M

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Dec 13, 2024

un curso muy sencillo, fácil de entender

By Cecilia C

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Jun 28, 2017

So interesting! I really learned a lot!

By mark s

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May 8, 2021

some of the research was hard to find

By Abram y

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May 26, 2020

فى بعض الفيديوهات غير مترجمة بالعربية

By laura b b

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Mar 5, 2018

Good, clear and well balanced. less t

By Namita s

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Feb 3, 2025

Useful to learn more about egypt

By Christopher D

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Oct 11, 2017

Very interesting and informative

By Zona Z

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May 21, 2021

presentation was a little off.

By Swarnendu B

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Oct 5, 2024

Very informative and useful.

By John T R

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Jul 11, 2022

Interesting and informative

By Marisha W

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Sep 5, 2017

Enjoyable course. Thank you!

By Gary S

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Mar 5, 2022

it was ok easy to follow

By Joy F

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Aug 19, 2022

Interesting information.

By Varun N

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May 26, 2020

Good one for beginners