Ancient Syria: First Farmers to First Cities Course/Class December 9, 2011

Syria, as a result of its location and environment, played a central role in the introduction of agriculture, the domestication of animals, the development of settled urban life and the evolution of writing. This course explores the radical changes in human lifestyles which took place in Syria from the Neolithic Period to the Late Bronze Age through an examination of the major archaeological sites of the Levant including Catal Huyuk, Mari, Ebla, and Ugarit. Details of this event may be subject to change. Please visit http://www.cce.usyd.edu.au/course/asfc for more information or to register.

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