<p>(Same as Ancient Near East M50A.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Survey of great civilizations of ancient Near East—Egypt, Israel, and Mesopotamia—with attention to emergence of writing, monotheism, and urban societies. Letter grading.</p>

Middle Eastern Studies

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Near Eastern Languages and Cultures

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General Catalog

First Civilizations

M E STD M50A

5 units