This course provides an intensive introduction to the archaeology of the Aegean region, primarily during the Bronze Age (ca. 3000-1000 BCE). We will focus on key debates in Aegean prehistory, including the growth, development, and collapse of the complex societies of Crete and mainland Greece, that is, the Minoan and Mycenaean palaces. Students will gain an understanding of the methods and chronological frameworks used through which archaeologists to study Aegean prehistory, and we will examine objects, architecture, iconography, and remains of domestic and funerary practices as a means to explore changes in society during these millennia.
Course Requirements:
3 papers
Intended Audience:
Undergraduate and graduate students
Class Format:
2 meetings/week