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Penn Links
Useful Links
Courses taught by faculty within the departments of
Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World
East Asian Languages and Civilizations
Near East Languages and Civilizations
Various activities, events, and colloquia held by the departments of Anthropology, Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World, Classical Studies, History, History of Art, Linguistics, Philosophy, and South Asia Studies.
The Center for Ancient Studies at Penn is another excellent source for links, courses, and events pertaining to the study of the ancient world.
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
The Museum, through its research, collections, exhibitions, and educational programming, advances understanding of the world's cultural heritage. Its scholars research the archaeology and anthropology of areas throughout the world and the advancement of research techniques.
The University of Pennsylvania Library System
The Library system at Penn boasts numerous libraries useful to the ancient historian. The Van Pelt library houses seminar collections and the Museum has its own library. Furthermore there are excellent web resources available to Penn students including numerous article databases and e-journals.
Travel Opportunities
There are many opportunities to travel as a member of the Gradute Group in Ancient History. Programs for study abroad are available through the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, the American Academy in Rome, and other similar institutions. In addition the opportunity for excavation and other projects is available through the ANCH faculty, the Museum, or other institutions.
