Near and Middle Eastern Studies

A close-up of ornate stucco work and columns showcasing Islamic craftsmanship

A close-up of the ornate stucco work and columns in the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra, Granada.

A close-up of the ornate stucco work and columns in the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra, Granada. This hallmark of Islamic art demonstrates the mastery of geometry and craftsmanship during the Islamic rule in Spain.

A blue and gold mosaic depicting an image of Christ

A stunning mosaic of Christ Pantocrator from the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.

A stunning mosaic of Christ Pantocrator from the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul. This Byzantine masterpiece epitomizes the religious art that flourished during the Eastern Roman Empire.

The iconic façade of the Library of Celsus in Ephesus, Turkey.

The iconic façade of the Library of Celsus in Ephesus, Turkey. Built in the 2nd century AD, this Roman architectural marvel once held over 12,000 scrolls, reflecting the intellectual and cultural wealth of the ancient world.

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Welcome to the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies, offering the study of Middle Eastern and Jewish and Islamic Civilisations from antiquity to the present.