ANTH 32003 - (was 3320) Buried Cities, Ancient Lives

Three credit hours.

Was ANTH 3320. Asking the question “How did we get here?”, this course offers a long-term perspective on human diversity and the forces of cultural change by examining the archaeological record. Why, how, and where did early cities and states arise? What did ancient cultures contribute to today’s world? Investigation of the daily lives of past peoples, technological innovations, ancient religions, and the emergence of complex economic, agricultural, and political systems. Lecture and discussion.