Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization by University of Pennsylvania
About the Course
Top reviews
MO
Oct 14, 2022
I found it to be a basic course for people who are new to the fascinating world of Egyptian civilization. I hope that in the future there will be the possibility to go much deeper into the topics.
RR
Feb 18, 2025
It was amazing to delve in the glorious history of Ancient Egypt . I loved to learn about the kings, queens and the monuments which defined the definite past. I will rate it 100/100!
226 - 250 of 872 Reviews for Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization
By Rafel V L
•Jun 9, 2020
Very interesting introduction to the Ancient Egypt, It was a wonderful way to learn about the pharaohs and others important things of Ancient Egypt.
By Erin L
•Feb 26, 2017
A quick but thorough introduction to Ancient Egypt, with the added bonus of serving as an introduction to the Penn Museum's Ancient Egypt collection
By Rita L
•May 16, 2024
Short lectures, interesting visuals, museum artifacts, quizzes not picky, discussion prompts interesting but optional, suggested readings included.
By Christina P
•Dec 13, 2016
I am inspired to travel to visit Penn Museum. I hope to soon. Thank you for the course, I would take more in this field in the future if offered.
By Tertius D J
•Mar 19, 2020
I do have now a better, complete, chronicle view on Ancient Egypt and wish I could have this knowledge before our family visit in Egypt in 2005.
By Jennifer D
•Oct 19, 2024
This course and the corresponding text book were very informative and full of pictures and supportive details making the course very enjoyable.
By Brittany S
•Jun 21, 2017
I enjoyed this class, the last videos about the mummification process were particularly interesting and really humanized this ancient culture.
By Katharina R
•Oct 7, 2020
I enjoyed the course a lot. It gave me a structured introduction and I learned new aspects of ancient Egyptian history I did not know before.
By Janet B
•Nov 21, 2019
Was an easy to follow format. Learned a lot and reviewed some material. Would love to go to the Univ, of Penn to see their Egyptian exhibit.
By katrina h à c
•Jan 17, 2017
i really enjoyed this course and learnt a lot. having the lectures inside the museum was great. i also really enjoyed the session in the lab.
By Angshool D
•Jul 6, 2020
I loved the course. Something new I got to learn.The professor was very good and explained everything properly.Overall I enjoyed very much .
By Offir b
•Apr 7, 2020
Very interesting happening, enriching general treasure, expanding knowledge of the history of ancient Egypt, and very interesting, thank you
By Mathieu R
•Dec 12, 2016
This course was very interesting. I feel very lucky to get this opportunity to understand more some of the old Egypt mysteries. Thank you !
By Maria
•Dec 11, 2016
Thank you for that course, I was really waiting for it to appear in Coursera. A lot of new information, looking forward to the next course!
By Ariane M
•Jan 18, 2022
Excellent course. Great videos with transcripts. A lot of information with interesting pictures to back it up. Thank you for this course!
By Víctor F S O C
•Sep 28, 2021
Hi! I just wanted to say I am really grateful for this course, I was totally amazed I totally loved it and I just wanted to say thank you!
By Anne E
•Oct 10, 2017
Excellent diversion from contemporary ordeals and a joy to consider how much our society shares in common with ancient Egypt.
Thanks much!
By Cristina M
•May 1, 2017
I really enjoyed this course and I will miss Dr SIlverman's voice. This course made me eaer to kearn more about Ancient Egypt. Thank you.
By Natasha H
•Sep 3, 2022
The coursw is fascinating! I loved this "diving into history". Looking forward to learn more about the Egyptian civilization and Myths.
By Mounisha M
•Aug 2, 2019
It's a great course I have completed. I have the answers of many of my questions about the Egyptian civilization. Thanks a lot coursera.
By B S
•Aug 10, 2021
I loved everything about this course. The lectures were fascinating and the exhibits breathtaking. I would highly recommend this class.
By Willow H
•Oct 26, 2023
It’s fascinating and fun! The videos can be listened to like a podcast while you do other things, I like to draw while I listen to it!
By Sónia M
•Oct 5, 2022
This course was very interesting and allow me to learn a lot about the ancient Egypt. I recommend it to everyone that likes history.
By Paulo d V L
•Jul 12, 2021
Excelente curso com bom material de referência. As aulas são muito claras e explicadas de maneira bem simples e com boas ilustrações.
By Andrea G
•Sep 14, 2020
This was a great class to learn the basics of Ancient Egypt without feeling overwhelmed. I enjoyed the lectures from David Silverman.