ARNE2603 - Introduction to the Archaeology of Iran

Semester 2, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Javier Alvarez-Mon
Phone: +61 2 9036 6127
Email: javier.alvarez-mon@sydney.edu.au

Description

An introduction to the art, archaeology, religion, landscape and settlement patterns of the principal cultures inhabiting the Iranian plateau and adjacent regions, with special emphasis on the culture of the Elamites, Persians, Parthians and Sasanians from prehistoric times to the 6th century AD.

Assessments

1x2500wd research paper (50%) and 1x2000wd course journal (50%)

Classes

2x1-hr lecture/weekand 1x1-hr tutorial/week

Prerequisites

12 junior credit points of Archaeology or 6 junior credit points of Archaeology plus 6 junior credit points of Ancient History or Classical Studies

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