Learn about the government structure, beliefs, lifestyle and language of ancient Egypt in this free online course.

The Egyptian empire was one of history's earliest and most influential civilisations, unique in terms of its longevity, consistency and geography. You will learn the fundamentals of Egyptology, which is the study of ancient Egypt's language, culture and history. We group the history of Egypt into three main periods: the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom and the New Kingdom, which spanned over three millennia. Discover the dynasties and prominent rulers and their unique contributions to Egypt. Ancient Egyptians were polytheists, worshipping around two thousand Gods and Goddesses. You will acquire knowledge of the meaningful Egyptian deities, their role in every aspect of life and their specific powers. The Egyptian civilisation was rich in art and it played a crucial role in their social and religious contexts. You will learn about the function of art in ancient Egyptian culture and gain a proper understanding of its different forms.

The ancient Egyptians were capable of building magnificent building structures. We will explore their architecture and various building structures, including the pyramids of Giza, famous temples and houses for the elite and poor classes. Do you want to know how Pharaohs ruled ancient Egypt and maintained their control over the people and resources? Research the Egyptian government and administration, law and order, taxation and the role of Pharaohs in society. We demonstrate their living style, including family, marriage, education, fashion and entertainment. The ancient Egyptian language evolved over millennia and used symbols and different scripts. We refer to them as ‘hieroglyphs’. Study its origin, how to write it and how it changed over different periods. Understand its use, number system and the emergence of writing fractions in ancient Egyptian.

We designed this course for Egyptology students and those interested in the history, civilisation, culture, language or art of ancient Egypt. Human history is an intriguing subject for everyone as it provides an insight into how humans have reached their present state and how old cultures influenced later cultures, beliefs and lifestyles. Examine the salient characteristics of the ancient Egyptian civilisation to give you an idea of how this powerful civilisation was able to overcome difficulties and turmoil to last for millennia. Pictorial representation of Egyptian art, architecture and language will enhance your learning experience. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain insight into ancient Egypt. Join the course now!