Feb 27, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

ANT 208 - Early Cities and States


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Archaeology of prehistoric and early historic complex societies. Early chiefdoms and states of South America, Egypt, and Asia. Anthropological theories of state formation, including the roles of ecology, ideology, technology, warfare, and economic organization.

Satisfies a major & minor requirement in Anthropology.

Satisfies the Historical Thought requirement.

Prerequisites & Notes
(Offered in alternating years.)