AN N EA C206CAge of Assyria: Mesopotamian History in 1st Millennium
Ancient Near East · 5 units · Graduate courses (200-299)
In-depth study of the history of ancient Mesopotamia during the first millennium BCE. Particular focus on the Assyrian Empire, from its roots following the Late Bronze Age collapse to its consolidation and rise as the major political power of the region. Examination of the fall of Assyria, the rise of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, and the Persian and Hellenistic rulers who followed. In addition to offering an overview of the political, social, and cultural history of Mesopotamia, study examines more personal perspectives of individuals through primary source texts (in translation). Offered concurrently with course C106C.
S/U or letter grading.
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Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
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