HIS 109: Ancient Egypt and Its Neighbors

This site provides information on the excavations of a New Kingdom Egyptian city called Akhetaten, now known as Amarna. Work has been ongoing at the site for over 40 years.

This site keeps you up to date on excavations taking place at Hierakonpolis or Nekhen, one of the oldest Egyptian cities. It's even older than the pyramids! Check out the Nekhen News tab to read about their most recent work.

ISMEO runs archaeological projects in many areas covered in the HIS109 course. They work in Egypt and Sudan, as well as throughout the Near East and Central Asia. Visit their site to view recent updates from all of their projects.

This site is in Israel/Palestine but extends into Lebanon and Syria. It is associated with a Biblical city referenced in the Old Testament and has shown evidence of diverse cultures of the time including the Phoenicians, Assyrians, and Egyptians.

For the last 60 years, excavations at Çatalhöyük have revealed a densely populated Neolithic village. The site is 9,000 years old and one of the most important sites in Turkey.

This project run by the Penn Museum and Cambridge University is investigating the site of the ancient city of Lagash in Southern Mesopotamia.