# AROL 240 — Introduction to Ancient Egypt (AUB)

> AROL 240 Introduction to Ancient Egypt at American University of Beirut. 5.0/5 from 1 rating · 1 student review.

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Retrieved: 2026-09-15

## Facts

- Course code: AROL 240
- Title: Introduction to Ancient Egypt
- University: American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Subject: Archaeology
- Department: History and Archaeology
- Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 3
- Counts toward General Education: Cultures and Histories
- Professors on record (2): Claire Joanna Malleson, Claire Malleson

## Catalogue description

This course will introduce students to the history, archaeology, art, architecture, and texts of Ancient Egypt from the Palaeolithic to the end of the New Kingdom. It discusses the origins of civilization along the Nile and rise of Egypt as a powerful nation in the region, focusing on the social and cultural developments experienced by the people of ancient Egypt.

## Quick answers

### What is AROL 240 at AUB?

AROL 240 Introduction to Ancient Egypt is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This course will introduce students to the history, archaeology, art, architecture, and texts of Ancient Egypt from the Palaeolithic to the end of the New Kingdom.

### How many credits is AROL 240?

AROL 240 Introduction to Ancient Egypt is worth 3 credits at AUB.

### Is AROL 240 hard?

Students rate AROL 240 5.0 out of 5 overall, from 1 rating.

### Who teaches AROL 240 at AUB?

Studiety has 2 professors on record for AROL 240: Claire Joanna Malleson, Claire Malleson. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

## Student ratings

- Overall: 5.0/5 from 1 rating

## Student reviews

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- **5/5 · 2022-11** — Claire Malleson's AROL 240 has no midterms—just quizzes—and is taught by a nice, engaging professor; high 90s grades are attainable.

## See also

- [All Archaeology courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/archaeology.md)
- [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md)

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