BA Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian Studies, Case Western Reserve University

The major focuses on exploring the history, culture, languages (Akkadian and Egyptian hieroglyphs), and literatures of the Ancient Near East and Egypt until the end of the ancient world, typically the 5th century CE. Students will engage with a variety of approaches including literary, philological, historical, archaeological, art historical, philosophical, and anthropological perspectives. The program aims to provide a broad understanding of regions, societies, and developments such as writing, urbanization, law, religion, science, literature, and monumental art, offering students a comprehensive view of these ancient civilizations.