Empires and Kingdoms of the Ancient Near East
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Ancient Near East
Overview of the geographical and chronological scope of the course

Module #2
Sumerian City-States
Exploration of the earliest Mesopotamian civilizations, including Ur, Uruk, and Nippur

Module #3
The Akkadian Empire
The rise and fall of the first multi-ethnic empire, under Sargon the Great and his successors

Module #4
The Ur III Dynasty
The Sumerian Renaissance and the achievements of Ur-Nammu and Shulgi

Module #5
The Babylonian Kingdom
The rise of Babylon as a major power under Hammurabi and his code of laws

Module #6
The Hittite Empire
The emergence of the Hittites in Anatolia and their role in ancient Near Eastern politics

Module #7
The Mitanni Kingdom
The Hurrian-speaking Mitanni and their interactions with the Egyptians and Hittites

Module #8
The Assyrian Empire
The early history of Assyria, including the Old Assyrian Period and the rise of Ashur

Module #9
The Neo-Assyrian Empire
The imperial expansion of Assyria under Tiglath-Pileser III, Sargon II, and Esarhaddon

Module #10
Assyrian Administration and Economy
The organizational and economic structures that sustained the Assyrian Empire

Module #11
The Neo-Babylonian Empire
The rise of Nabopolassar and the Chaldeans, and the fall of Assyria

Module #12
The Persian Empire
The conquests of Cyrus the Great and the administration of the Achaemenid Empire

Module #13
Ancient Israel and Judah
The history of the Israelites and Judaeans, from the Hebrew Bible to the Babylonian Exile

Module #14
The Phoenicians
The maritime trade and cultural achievements of the Phoenicians

Module #15
The Egyptians in the Ancient Near East
The interactions between Egypt and its Mesopotamian neighbors

Module #16
Warfare and Diplomacy
The strategies and tactics used by ancient Near Eastern empires and kingdoms

Module #17
Religion and Mythology
The religious beliefs and mythological traditions of the ancient Near East

Module #18
Art and Architecture
The architectural and artistic achievements of the ancient Near East

Module #19
Daily Life and Economy
The social and economic structures of ancient Near Eastern societies

Module #20
Women in the Ancient Near East
The roles and experiences of women in ancient Near Eastern societies

Module #21
Slavery and Social Hierarchy
The institution of slavery and social stratification in ancient Near Eastern societies

Module #22
The Legacy of Ancient Near Eastern Empires
The lasting impact of ancient Near Eastern empires on Western civilization

Module #23
Archaeological Methods and Discoveries
The techniques and finds of archaeologists in the ancient Near East

Module #24
Primary Sources and Historical Analysis
The use of ancient texts and artifacts in historical reconstruction

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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Empires and Kingdoms of the Ancient Near East ( 25 Modules )

Empires and Kingdoms of the Ancient Near East
( 25 Modules )