J-Term Diaries: Egypt

ARTH 211: Egyptian Near East

Egypt is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. The Nile Valley, or Upper Egypt, and the Nile Delta, or Lower Egypt, were first united at about 3000 BC. For the next 2000 years, no civilization surpassed Egypt in importance or prosperity. This January, Randolph-Macon students will tour the land of the Pharaohs, from the pyramids at Giza, to the painted tombs of the kings and nobles at Thebes, to the monumental temples built along the Nile River from Karnak to Abu Simbel. Students will visit the Greek city at Alexandria on the Mediterranean shore, Coptic Christian monasteries and churches, the mosques and universities of medieval Islamic Egypt, and the modern Souk, or marketplace.

Name: Amy Bulgrien Major: Art History & English Class: Senior

2/5/2007    After my amazing trip So, I'm back from Egypt. I apologize for not posting while I was there; it was nigh impossible. I had a PHENOMENAL time on my trip, as I know everyone whom I went with did as well. [Read more from this post] 1/18/2007    It's 35 degrees and wintry mixing outside Finally, winter! This cold weather as of late has me in great spirits. That and the fact that I am going to Egypt tomorrow. [Read more from this post] 1/16/2007    I still haven't packed. Egypt: t-minus 3 days. How exciting is that?! We leave for Egypt in just three short days! These last few moments are filled with last minute trips to the store, presentations in class, and studying for the final exam set for Thursday morning. [Read more from this post]