Understand the connections of Assyria and Babylonia to the Western World through 3000 years of history:
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Throughout this online course, you will:
Are you looking for a professor who brings his passion for ancient languages and history to the classroom?
Dr. Thompson
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Would you like to decipher the ancient script of Akkadian? Read the Epic of Gilgamesh in the original language? Deepen your understanding of the world from which the Bible emerged?
Here’s your chance to study Akkadian with a Harvard scholar and experienced teacher of ancient languages.
Classes begin in January, 2025 Learn More