Travel back in time and get a thorough understanding of the history of Western Asia before Alexander's invasion and the cuneiform script through our new course on "Thus said Darius the King: Introduction to Old Persian Cuneiform Script"
Starting from 21st November to 7th December 2022 (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Timings: 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. I.S.T
Fees: Rs. 1200/-
Resource Person: Mr. Shailesh Kshirsagar
About the course:
The course will cover Introduction of Old Persian Cuneiform, decipherment of the script & introduction to the Cuneiform signs. Practical reading of several Cuneiform Inscriptions will take place. Some of these inscriptions to be covered are -
1) Pre Darius Old Persian Inscriptions of Cyrus & Ariyaramnes
2) Behistun Inscription of Darius the Great
2) Suez Canal Inscription
3) Daiva Inscription, (describes establishment of Ahura Worship, by opposing Gods)
4) Gold Plate Inscriptions of Achaemenians
5) Inscriptions on Weights of measurement
And several such inscriptions.
This certificate course aims to give its audience a thorough understanding of the history of Western Asia before Alexander's invasion and the cunneiform script.
Important Notes
1. Once you register you will recieve an email with the whatsapp group link.
2. The Zoom link for the lectures will be shared on the group between 7:15 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. I.S.T. If you are attending through laptop or desktop, you do not need the Zoom app as you can attend through the web browser.
3. Please note that the lecture will start sharp at 7:30 p.m. After 7:35 p.m. no one will be allowed to enter in the lecture. So be present in the lecture room at least 5 minutes earlier.
4. We follow all the precautionary measures prescribed by the Ministry of Home Affairs for the security of the class. Therefore, when you click on the Zoom link, you will first come into the waiting room. Our moderators will admit you to the classroom after checking your name.
5. Please enter your name in the Zoom class exactly as you have entered it on the registration form. This will ensure you are admitted without a problem.
6. Upon entering the virtual classroom, please switch off your video and microphone. This saves distraction in the classroom and also saves your valuable bandwidth.
7. Please type all your questions in the chat box only, and the speaker will answer them.
8. Lecture recordings will be given after the lecture for 48 hours.
9. A detailed bibliography will be made available.
