Overview
The modern Kingdom of Jordan contains a wealth of ancient history. Some of the earliest Neolithic settlements are to be found here and in the Iron Age it was the ancestral home of the Moabites, Edomites and Ammonites of the Bible. Its most famous site is the spectacular Nabataean capital of Petra. Roman remains are found at the city of Jerash and the intriguing map mosaic at Madaba comes from the Byzantine period. Islam too has left its mark in more recent centuries. This course will explore the archaeology and architecture of this fascinating land.
To give an overview of the history of Jordan through the archaeology and architecture of a series of sites. This course is for anyone with an interest in the history of the Middle East and the influence of cultures on a region.
Syllabus
- Sites from the Neolithic to Hellenistic periods
- Sites from the Roman to Modern periods.
Course lecturer
Michael Tunnicliffe is a long standing tutor for Liverpool Continuing Education teaching both face to face and online courses. These are usually in the field of ancient history and religious studies. He is a graduate of the Universities of Birmingham (BA and MA), where he read Theology, and Cambridge (MLitt) where he researched on Isaiah 25:6-8 in the Bible.
His interest in wider Middle Eastern studies is demonstrated by a Diploma in Judaism and Jewish Christian Relations from Birmingham and a Certificate in Egyptology from the University of Manchester. He is author of a commentary on the Old Testament books of Ezra Nehemiah and Chronicles and writes articles for Ancient Egypt magazine.
Course fee
£55.
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