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AEC6: PYRAMID ARCHITECTURE IN ANCIENT EGYPT : COURSE STRUCTURE

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MODULE 1: Origins of Egyptian Pyramid Beliefs

MODULE OVERVIEW: Within this module you will be learning about many aspects of the belliefs concerning the pyamids and religion an ancient Egypt.

SECTION 1: Early Egyptian Beliefs About the Afterlife
SECTION 2: Predynastic and Early Dynastic Tombs
SECTION 3: The Development of Stone Architecture in Egypt
SECTION 4: Religious Texts and Cosmology Behind Pyramid Construction
 

DURATION: 45 Minutes

MODULE 2: Key Architectural Developments

MODULE OVERVIEW: Within this module you will be learning about the key architectural developments in ancient Egypt and the astronomical orientation of the pyramids.

SECTION 1: The Step Pyramid of Djoser and Imhotep
SECTION 2: The 4th Dynasty Pyramid Builders​ 
SECTION 3: Construction Techniques and Engineering Methods
SECTION 4: Astronomical Orientation of the Pyramids
 

DURATION: 45 Minutes

MODULE 1: The Geology and Landscape of Africa

MODULE 3: Examination

MODULE OVERVIEW: Within this module you will be tested on all of the knowledge and information you have learned within the previous modules.

SECTION 1: Examination Part 1
SECTION 2: Examination Part 1

DURATION: 30 Minutes

COURSE DETAILS

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NAME: Pyramid Architecture
LENGTH: 2 hours 
PRICE: $49.50
 

LANGUAGE: English
PACE: Self-paced
STYLE: E-learning Course

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course the student will have achieved the following outcomes.

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  • You will gain a comprehensive understanding of Egyptian beliefs and construction techniques

  • You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key historical events within Ancient Egypt

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