ARKEO 2661

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  • Schedule of Classes - September 22, 2025 1:06PM EDT

ARKEO 2661
Ancient Ships and Seafaring: Introduction to Nautical Archaeology

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

A survey of the history and development of ships and seafaring as revealed by shipwrecks, boat burials, texts, art, and other evidence. The role of nautical technology and seafaring among the maritime peoples of the ancient Mediterranean world-Canaanites, Minoans, Mycenaeans, Phoenicians, Hebrews, Greeks, and Romans-and the riverine cultures of Mesopotamia and Egypt is addressed. The survey stretches from the earliest evidence for Mediterranean seafaring around 10,000 bce to the first transatlantic voyages in the 15th century, including Arab, Viking, and European explorers, and the birth of modern capitalism in the Italian Maritime Republics. Along the way, economics, war, exploration, cult, life at sea, and colonization are discussed.


Distribution Requirements (HA-AG), (HST-AS)

Exploratory Studies (CU-ITL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2022FA, 2021SP, 2020SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: NES 2661

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7955 ARKEO 2661   LEC 001

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    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Monroe, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person