NES 2661
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NES 2661
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.
A survey of the history and development of ships and seafaring as revealed by shipwrecks, boat burials, texts, art, and other evidence. The role of nautical technology and seafaring among the maritime peoples of the ancient Mediterranean world-Canaanites, Minoans, Mycenaeans, Phoenicians, Hebrews, Greeks, and Romans-and the riverine cultures of Mesopotamia and Egypt is addressed. The survey stretches from the earliest evidence for Mediterranean seafaring around 10,000 bce to the first transatlantic voyages in the 15th century, including Arab, Viking, and European explorers, and the birth of modern capitalism in the Italian Maritime Republics. Along the way, economics, war, exploration, cult, life at sea, and colonization are discussed.
When Offered Spring.
Distribution Category (HST-AS) (HA-AG)
Course Attribute (CU-ITL)
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ARKEO 2661
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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