Module #1 Introduction to Ancient Anatolia Overview of ancient Anatolia, its geography, and its significance in ancient history
Module #2 The Rise of Lycia Origins of the Lycian people, their culture, and their early history
Module #3 The Lycian League:Formation and Structure The formation of the Lycian League, its constitutional framework, and the role of its member cities
Module #4 Lycian Federalism:Principles and Practice The principles of federalism in the Lycian League, its decision-making processes, and the role of the federal council
Module #5 Economic Role of the Lycian League The economic significance of the Lycian League, its trade networks, and its monetary system
Module #6 Cultural Achievements of the Lycian League The cultural contributions of the Lycian League, including its architecture, art, and literature
Module #7 The Lycian League and its Neighbors The relationships between the Lycian League and its neighboring states, including the Persians, Greeks, and Romans
Module #8 Lycian-Persian Relations The complex relationship between the Lycian League and the Achaemenid Empire, including periods of conflict and cooperation
Module #9 Lycian-Greek Relations The cultural and political exchange between the Lycian League and the city-states of ancient Greece
Module #10 Roman-Lycian Relations The impact of Roman expansion on the Lycian League, including its eventual absorption into the Roman Empire
Module #11 The Lycian Leagues System of Government The democratic and oligarchic elements of the Lycian Leagues government, including the role of the boule and the ekklesia
Module #12 The Role of women in Lycian Society The social, economic, and political status of women in Lycian society, including their involvement in the Lycian League
Module #13 Lycian Language and Script The unique language and script of the Lycians, including its decipherment and significance
Module #14 Lycian Art and Architecture The characteristic features of Lycian art and architecture, including its tombs, temples, and public buildings
Module #15 The Lycian League in the Hellenistic Period The Lycian Leagues response to the rise of Hellenistic kingdoms, including its relationships with the Ptolemies and the Seleucids
Module #16 The Decline and Legacy of the Lycian League The factors contributing to the decline of the Lycian League, its legacy in ancient Anatolia, and its modern-day significance
Module #17 Archaeological Evidence for the Lycian League The role of archaeology in understanding the Lycian League, including excavations, inscriptions, and material culture
Module #18 Historical Sources for the Lycian League The ancient sources for the study of the Lycian League, including Greek and Roman historians, and their biases
Module #19 The Lycian League in Modern Scholarship The evolution of modern scholarship on the Lycian League, including its historiography and current research trends
Module #20 Case Study:Xanthos and the Lycian League An in-depth examination of Xanthos, one of the most important cities in the Lycian League, including its history, culture, and architecture
Module #21 Case Study:Pinara and the Lycian League A detailed analysis of Pinara, another major city in the Lycian League, including its role in the leagues politics and economy
Module #22 Lycian League and the Environment The relationship between the Lycian League and its natural environment, including its impact on the regions ecology and climate
Module #23 The Lycian League in the Digital Age The application of digital tools and methods in the study of the Lycian League, including digital archaeology, GIS, and 3D modeling
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Role of the Lycian League in Ancient Anatolia career
