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Edx Archaeology Courses & Certifications

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Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology

EdX’s Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology course is an eight-week programme that will teach you about Old Kingdom Pharaohs, temples, elites, the Sphinx, and tombs, and how their secrets are being unlocked by new technology. The extensive curriculum explores ancient Egyptian architecture and culture by discussing the Giza Plateau and its cemeteries such as the Great Sphinx and the majestic pyramids. 

The Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology programme by HarvardX reveals Giza’s contribution to the ancient Egyptian civilization’s first great age, the Old Kingdom. Learning about the Egyptian pyramids at Giza will allow you a chance to learn about various modern methods shaping discipline in current times by exploring the history of archaeology. 

Moreover, Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology certification explains the lives of Pharaohs and high officials in the Pyramid Age and the great expeditions of the 20th century. Pyramids of Giza: Ancient Egyptian Art and Archaeology self-paced course requires two to four hours of weekly study and offers a verified certificate upon completing all the course modules. EdX gives two enrolment options for learners; paid and free modes. In the first mode, the candidates will have unlimited access and a certificate of completion whereas in the second mode, they will be provided with limited access to the programme. 

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
Interpreting Vernacular Architecture in Asia

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Interpreting Vernacular Architecture in Asia

The Interpreting Vernacular Architecture in Asia online programme is a six-week course and requires a study effort of up to two to three hours a week. The free programme is designed by the University of Hong Kong under the subject of architecture. Interpreting Vernacular Architecture in Asia study is an introductory-level self-paced course instructed by David P. Y. Lung and Howard Davis.

The central focus of the Interpreting Vernacular Architecture in Asia online course is architecture but from an ordinary person's viewpoint. The course teaches the derivation of stories behind these structures in Asia, primarily because of the rich diversity. Candidates will learn the complexity of social, cultural, and economic changes in these regions and how it affect their decisions. 

Experts will explain the link between cultural identities and vernacular buildings through real-life examples. The course aims at providing a new perspective and appreciation towards ordinary built environments. Students can also opt for an official and verified certificate by paying a fee after completing the course. While opting for the free track, the candidates will be provided access to the course only for a limited period. 

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Urban Planning
Vernacular Architecture of Asia Tradition, Modernity and Cultural Sustainability

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Vernacular Architecture of Asia: Tradition, Modernity and Cultural Sustainability

The Vernacular Architecture of Asia: Tradition, Modernity and Cultural Sustainability certification programme is an introductory course under the art and culture category. The University of Hong Kong introduces the course, with Prof David P. Y. Lung and Prof Howard Davis as the head instructors. This is a five-week training and requires a minimum study of two to three hours per week.  

The Vernacular Architecture of Asia online training focuses on sustaining vernacular architecture against the threat and challenges posed by the modernised world. Candidates will explore the in-depth socio-cultural significance of vernacular architecture and the challenges posed by people migrating from villages to cities. Experts will also discuss informal settlements in Asia along with how to conserve and reunite cultural heritage with modernity. 

The Course on Vernacular Architecture of Asia will have lectures conducted in English throughout, and edX will also provide transcripts for the same. While enrolling for the course, students can choose to purchase a verified certificate to validate their skills and achievements in the course.

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5 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Urban Planning
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Introduction to Human Evolution

4 Weeks
Beginner

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