Egyptian Archaeology

The course, reserved for postgraduate students, aims to provide an in-depth study of the Egyptological discipline. It deals in particular with various aspects of Egyptian archeology, paying attention to the history of the discoveries and the most recent results of research. The student will also be introduced to the methodology of archaeological research in Egypt, with the presentation of specific case-studies. The most important archaeological discoveries made in Egypt since the 19th century will be presented, in addition to the most recent or ongoing ones. Particular attention will be paid to the archaeological activities in Egypt of the University of Milan. It will also present the history of the formation of Egyptological collections, with the problems related to it, through the documentation preserved in the Egyptology Archives of the University of Milan, with practical exercises (a teaching unit is provided in English).
The educational objective of the course is to develop knowledge of all aspects of Egyptian archeology, from the history of discoveries to current methodologies and to provide the student with the basic skills necessary for intervention in the field.

At the end of the course the student must have acquired a thorough knowledge of the main Egyptian archaeological sites and monuments, the history of discoveries and the field research methodology applied in Egypt.