Archaeology of Egypt

Education facts

Code: 5EG701

Archaeological context and the history of excavation are key to the core understanding of ancient Egyptian culture, society and history. This is assessed through a deep knowledge of the history of excavation in Egypt and the critique of archaeological theories, methods, reports and and interpretation. The course provides an in-depth analysis of the main archaeological sites in Egypt, including the Sinai, Levant and the Eastern and Western Deserts, and their development over time from ca. 4000 BC until the Roman period. It analyses the different features of sites, including settlements, harbours, roads, temples and tombs, in order to understand the holistic function of each place. The variety of dating methods, which form an essential element of critically analysing and comparing archaeological site formation and history, are examined. Textual evidence constitutes a further key issue to be considered in the interpretation of archaeological sites and features.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Archaeology of Egypt

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 4 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %