ANCIENT MONUMENTS

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In this course, we will examine a variety of stone monuments around the globe. We will delve into how they were constructed, where the rocks were quarried, how people moved these huge pieces of rock across the landscape with no engines, and how they have been reconstructed by archaeologists. We will critically assess how these monumental works have been interpreted through time and how they are portrayed today in popular media. Each week we will discuss a region of the planet and cover a well-known monument as well as those that are lesser known. We will cover pyramids, obelisks, walls, forts, and more. This course will culminate with students picking a monument or structure and researching the materials used and techniques for its construction as well as our current understanding of its purpose.