ANAR 124Archaeology of Asia
This course explores the archaeology of Asia from the first humans through the rise of state societies. Topics include the environmental setting, pioneer migrations, hunting and gathering societies, plant and animal domestication, and the development of metallurgy, agriculture, technology, trade, and warfare in early civilizations. We consider how ancient political, intellectual, and artistic achievements shape the archaeological heritage in present-day Asia.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “upper-division standing.”