ANTH 02205 - Mummies and Burial Practices of Ancient Cultures

Credits: 3

This course examines the scientific and cultural dimensions of artificially treated and naturally formed human and animal mummies of ancient cultures. Through a variety of readings and class activities, students will examine mummification processes and burial practices, and identify where in the world mummies have been found, how they are studied scientifically, what environmental factors promote mummification, how intentional human manipulation affects the process, and what the different forms of mummification uncover about the cultural practices and beliefs of ancient peoples.

Course Attributes: CAT, UGRD