Archaeology and the Ancient World
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The concentration in Archaeology and the Ancient World provides an opportunity to explore the multi-faceted discipline of archaeology while examining the critical early civilizations of the so-called "Old World" that is, the complex societies of the Mediterranean, Egypt, and Ancient Western Asia.
Degree Type
A.B.
institute
Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology & the Ancient World
CIP Code
45.0301ℹ
The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) was developed by the U.S. Department of Education to categorize educational programs in the U.S. for a variety of reporting purposes. Each program at Brown is assigned a CIP code that best matches its academic curriculum.
Current STEM Eligible CIP Codes
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Classics
- Egyptology
- History
- History of Art and Architecture
- Medieval Studies
- Religious Studies
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Archaeology and the Ancient World
The concentration in Archaeology and the Ancient World provides an opportunity to explore the multi-faceted discipline of archaeology while examining the critical early civilizations of the so-called "Old World" that is, the complex societies of the Mediterranean, Egypt, and Ancient Western Asia.
Students will learn about the art, architecture, and material culture of the ancient world, exploring things of beauty and power, as well as the world of the everyday. Concentrators will also learn "how to do" archaeology - the techniques of locating, retrieving and analyzing ancient remains - and consider how material culture shapes our understanding of the past. Concentrators are encouraged to pursue research opportunities through summer fieldwork, museum experience, or independent study projects.
Student Goals
Students in this concentration will:
- Study the theories and methodologies of archaeology archeology and ancient art history
- Explore ancient buildings, structures, objects, buildings and material remains of past cultures objects discovered around the world
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the political, social and religious contexts of ancient civilizations
- Gain a material perspective on historical trends, events, events and places
- Consider the ethical implications of archaeological practice and the sharing of its results
- Complete a capstone experience
Tracks
- Classical Archaeology
- Egyptian and Near Eastern Archaeology
Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)
Student Leaders: Carrington Hughes, Erin Finn, Kerem Koyluoglu
Graduating Class
| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 6 | 3 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 5 |
| 2025 | 11 | 4 |
Alumni with degrees in Archaeology and the Ancient World now work as art historians, curators, magazine editors, management consultants, development and marketing executives, and attorneys.
What are Archaeology and the Ancient World concentrators doing…
The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.