Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
For over a century, the University of Pennsylvania has served as a leading hub for studying Mediterranean and Near Eastern ancient art and archaeology, encompassing Etruscan, Greek, and Roman civilizations through Late Antiquity. The History of Art department's ancient art faculty all maintain curatorial or research roles in the University Museum's Near Eastern or Mediterranean Sections, providing direct access to its extensive collections for coursework and research. Penn's archaeologists and ancient art historians oversee over 50 international research initiatives across five continents - exceeding the scope of any comparable North American archaeological or anthropological institution.