Continue your exploration of Ancient Egypt with the Old Kingdom (c. 2700–2200 BCE), the era that gave rise to the great pyramids and laid the foundations of Egyptian civilisation. This course explores famous rulers like Khufu, the builder of the great pyramid, and Teti, who may have been assassinated, while examining the development of religion, government, art and writing that underpinned Egypt's first unified state. Through archaeological discoveries of monuments and private tombs, participants will gain a vivid understanding of the history, individuals, and the beliefs of this extraordinary period.

This course continues from "Earliest Egypt: Before the Pharaohs", but it is not necessary to have taken that class to join this one. No previous knowledge is required. Ideal for beginners and anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of Ancient Egyptian history.

DELIVERY MODE

Hybrid (face to face and online simultaneously)

COURSE OUTLINE

• 3rd Dynasty: the rise of the Old Kingdom
• 4th Dynasty: the Great Pyramid builders
• 5th Dynasty: the time of the sun temples
• 6th Dynasty: the fall of the Old Kingdom

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Place the Old Kingdom in ancient Egyptian Chronology
• Recognise key figures, monuments, and events
• Understand the historical development of Egypt's first unified state
• Explore religion, art, administration, and daily life through archaeological material