The famous Behistun Inscription is a massive relief and royal epic carved into a cliff face in Iran. It is Darius the Great’s account of his rise to power, and was the “Rosetta Stone” for cuneiform. In this course, run largely in Ancient Greek, we will become acquainted with Old Persian cuneiform, Old Persian grammar, and read various inscriptions, culminating in a close read of the Behistun Inscription. Students should have completed at least 2 years of prior Ancient Greek study (or be able to read Plato or a similar author comfortably), since the class will be run in Greek and Old Persian grammar and vocabulary will be explained with reference to Greek vocabulary and grammatical terms.
Course details:
- Sessions last 2 hours
- 1 session per week
- Course lasts 14 weeks
- Term runs Jan. 5, 2025 – Apr. 12, 2025
How ALI courses work:
- ALI courses are live, online classes run by ALI Ancient Greek professors. Learn Ancient Greek from anywhere.
- Classes run on a trimester basis.
- Fall: September – December
- Spring: January – April
- Summer: May – August
- We want to make sure you’re completely satisfied. If you don’t love your first Ancient Greek class, we guarantee a 100% refund. After that, in weeks 2 – 4, refunds will be made on a pro rata basis, based on however many class sessions you’ve attended. We cannot issue refunds after the fourth week of classes.
- Read more on our FAQ page and check out our academic calendar page to see a more detailed schedule
