ANTH 211 Ancient Waters: Interactions Between Humans and Water Throughout History
Ancient waters will focus on the development of human society and its interactions with water. The course will start with a broad overview of global water use with specific implementations throughout world history, including the Tigris-Euphrates river system, the Nile River in Egypt, ancient hydrological infrastructure, and human migration for water resources. The course will then narrow in scope to concentrate on Roman water infrastructure including aqueducts, distribution, and sanitation. The class will explore Rome to find local examples throughout the entire 3-week session. Finally, the course will look at the interface between modern society and ancient infrastructure.
Cross Listed Courses
ANTH 211 &
CEE 201