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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTSTAMP:20260414T140611
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SUMMARY:Vietnam & Cambodia: Cruising the Mekong River
DESCRIPTION:Archaeological Institute of America lecturer and host Joyce C. White will share insights with you throughout this journey. Dr. White has worked in Southeast Asian archaeology since the mid-1970s and currently directs a field-based archaeological research program in Laos that focuses on the history and prehistory of the Mekong Basin. She is co-director of the Middle Mekong Archaeological Project (MMAP) and Director of the University of Pennsylvania Museum’s Ban Chiang Project. Since 1987 Dr.\nWhite has been a researcher and associate curator at the Penn Museum\, and she is now adjunct Professor of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2013 she founded the Institute for Southeast Asian Archaeology (ISEAA)\, where she is currently its Executive Director. Dr. White has been a lecturer on seven previous tours to Laos\, Vietnam\, Cambodia\, Thailand\, and Myanmar\, including four times with the AIA on this very Mekong Princess program since 2016. During our trip\, she will discuss the culture\, history\, and prehistory of the Mekong River Basin\, the world’s twelfth longest river\, and the main artery for mainland Southeast Asia for communication\, trade\, and population movements for thousands of years. She will also discuss the ancient and historic trade networks that linked Southeast Asia to the rest of the Old World\, and the origins of Southeast Asian civilizations\, with a particular focus on the Khmer Empire. Her most popular lectures are about current archaeological research at Angkor\, and about her experience as an expert witness for a US Justice Department case on smuggling of Asian antiquities. Highlights include\, spending seven nights aboard the elegant MEKONG PRINCESS; Taking two full days to explore awe-inspiring ANGKOR\, including the mighty Angkor Wat; Attending a performance of APSARA\, a classical Khmer dance; Catching glimpses of the region’s unique RIVER VILLAGE lifestyle and Enjoying rides on local SAMPANS\, CYCLOS\, and TUK TUKS
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/vietnam-cambodia-cruising-the-mekong-river/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,International Archaeology Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231012
DTSTAMP:20260414T140611
CREATED:20221013T170200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T190951Z
UID:10006757-1696291200-1697068799@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:Island Life in Ancient Greece and Turkey
DESCRIPTION:Journey with Archaeological Institute of America lecturer and congenial host Michael Hoff\, a classical archaeologist\, on this voyage in Greece and Turkey\, exploring the preserved treasures and mythical landscapes of the ancient Greco-Roman world. Cruise among fabled islands aboard the exclusively chartered\, five-star Le Bougainville. This elite small ship has only 92 suites and staterooms\, each with a private balcony\, and is able to moor in small ports of call inaccessible to larger vessels. Our epic program calls on Delos\, Mykonos\, Patmos\, Rhodes\, and Santorini-ancient destinations steeped in mythology and history. Cruise to Turkey’s sun-drenched coast to visit Ephesus\, the most spectacularly preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. On Greece’s mainland\, tour the scenic wonder of Meteora\, where 14th-and 15th-century Orthodox monasteries crown soaring sandstone cliffs.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/island-life-in-ancient-greece-and-turkey-pre-post-tour-options-also-available/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,International Archaeology Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Clever":MAILTO:aia@studytours.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTSTAMP:20260414T140611
CREATED:20220930T134014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T191006Z
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SUMMARY:Sicily: Archaeology\, Art & Cuisine with extended tour in Malta
DESCRIPTION:Travel with archaeologist Jenifer Neils and discover several of most impressive Greek archaeological sites in the Mediterranean\, such as Agrigento\, Selinunte\, Segesta\, Morgantina\, and Syracuse. Admire spectacular\, sunlit landscapes of undulating vineyards and Mediterranean Sea vistas. See two of the finest examples of Norman architecture: Monreale Cathedral and the Royal Palace of Palermo (Palazzo dei Normanni). View extensive archaeological collections at several excellent museums. Choose to extend your trip for four nights to discover the renowned and extraordinary prehistoric monuments on the island of Malta\, October 14-18\, 2023.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/sicily-archaeology-art-cuisine-with-extended-tour-in-malta/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,International Archaeology Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTSTAMP:20260414T140611
CREATED:20221019T135512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T191113Z
UID:10006151-1696636800-1697673599@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:Cruising the Adriatic: The Best of Slovenia & Croatia
DESCRIPTION:I invite you to join Archaeological Institute of America lecturer and host Ivancica (Vanca) Schrunk aboard a modern\, 18-cabin yacht for an early autumn cruise along the spectacular coast of Croatia. Romans\, Byzantines\, Venetians\, Ottomans\, and Austrians have vied for control of this strategic coastline that is dotted with over 1\,000 islands. In a region well worth exploring for its natural beauty alone\, you will visit spellbinding archaeological sites\, impressive cathedrals\, dramatic palaces\, and ancient city centers. Begin the program in Slovenia’s capital city\, Ljubljana\, a city with roots back to Roman times. Discover magical Lake Bled\, monumental karst caves\, and mountain aeries before continuing to Pula\, Croatia\, to begin your seven-night Adriatic cruise from the Istrian Peninsula to Dubrovnik\, visiting Mali Lošinj\, Zadar\, Šibenik\, Krka National Park\, Split\, Hvar\, and Korcula along the way. A leisurely pace allows for free time in town to sample local cuisine and mingle with locals.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/cruising-the-adriatic-the-best-of-slovenia-croatia/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,International Archaeology Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTSTAMP:20260414T140611
CREATED:20230731T140205Z
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SUMMARY:Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Virtual Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival is an annual juried competition\, part of the Archaeology Month Celebrations taking place in the United States. It is also an educational event\, showcasing the discovery of past cultures gained from ethnological or archaeological research\, illustrated by documentary films. These films are of great artistic and scientific quality but may be unknown because of limited access to traditional distribution channels. It encourages the interest of local filmmakers to apply their art to State history.\nFestival films are available to the public virtually for free on the Arkhaios website the second week of October.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/arkhaios-cultural-heritage-and-archaeology-virtual-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:International Archaeology Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Guilleux":MAILTO:info@arkhaiosfilmfestival.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231025
DTSTAMP:20260414T140611
CREATED:20221104T133559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T191126Z
UID:10006765-1696809600-1698191999@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:The Best of Ancient Peru
DESCRIPTION:Travel and learn with AIA lecturer/host Gabriela Cervantes-Quequezana plus a professional tour manager and local guides. Your AIA lecturer will provide insights to spectacular archaeological sites from Peru’s many layers of ancient civilizations\, plus anthropological insights to the country’s diverse cultural traditions and ecosystems. This custom-designed\, 15-night itinerary is carefully paced with three nights each in Cuzco\, Chiclayo\, and Urubamba’s Sacred Valley; plus two nights each in Machu Picchu Pueblo\, Lima\, and Trujillo. Four of your six hotels are luxurious and the other two offer generous comfort.\nEnjoy in-depth explorations of many of the greatest archaeological sites in Peru: pyramids\, temples\, royal tombs\, and colonial churches; plus splendid museum collections. Peruvian cuisine is world renowned\, and you will enjoy many special meals. Our group is limited to a maximum of 15 guests.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/the-best-of-ancient-peru-5/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,International Archaeology Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTSTAMP:20260414T140611
CREATED:20231013T181710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T181710Z
UID:10007036-1696896000-1696982399@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:Peru: Ancient Cultures of the Coast & Andes
DESCRIPTION:Join AIA Lectuer and Host Dr. Gabriela Cervantes-Quequezana who is a Peruvian anthropological archaeologist. She has done extensive field research through survey and excavations in several regions of Peru\, including the north\, south\, coast\,\nand highlands. Gabriela is the director of the Chira Archaeological Project\, which investigates local north coast societies like Tallán and the impact that expanding states such as Sicán and empires such as Chimú had on local communities. She researches ancient demographic patterns\, monumental and domestic architecture\, craft production of ceramics and metals\, gender dynamics and women in ancient societies\, economic inequality in the archaeological record\, and more. Gabriela led this AIA tour of Peru in 2023\, and looks forward to doing so again in 2024. Through illustrated lectures and informal discussions\, she will provide an understanding of the numerous ancient Peruvian societies whose sites we visit\, and the complex processes of adaption they each made in the many different ecological regions of Peru. This is sure to be an exciting and educational experience. \nHighlights include: \n– Your AIA lecturer will provide insights to spectacular archaeological sites from Peru’s many layers of ancient civilizations\, plus anthropological insights to the country’s diverse cultural traditions and ecosystems.\n– This custom-designed\, 15-night itinerary is carefully paced with three nights each in Cuzco\, Chiclayo\, and Urubamba’s Sacred Valley; plus two nights each in Machu Picchu Pueblo\, Lima\, and Trujillo.\n– Four of your six hotels are luxurious and the other two offer generous comfort  Enjoy in-depth explorations of many of the greatest archaeological sites in Peru: pyramids\, temples\, royal tombs\, and colonial churches; plus splendid museum collections.\n– Peruvian cuisine is world renowned\, and you will enjoy many special meals .
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/peru-ancient-cultures-of-the-coast-andes/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Delaney":MAILTO:aia@studytours.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T140611
CREATED:20230826T145439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T190650Z
UID:10006952-1696960800-1696971600@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:San Francisco’s “Titanic”: The Loss of SS City of Rio de Janeiro
DESCRIPTION:The 1901 shipwreck of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company’s SS City of Rio de Janeiro was the deadliest ever at the Golden Gate. Maritime archaeologist and historian James Delgado will share the story of the Rio\, including its rumored “treasure” that never existed\, and the discovery and rediscovery of the mud-shrouded hulk hundreds of feet deep. He will also share the stories of two less-known but tragic wrecks; SS City of Chester\, and the USS Conestoga\, which were also the focus of underwater archaeological discovery and surveys. Join us for a night of drama\, tragedy\, heroism and an undersea tour of these three ships in our local waters. \nOctober 10\, 2023\n6:00-9:00 PM\nMaritime Museum\n900 Beach St\nSan Francisco\, CA 94109 \nTickets:\nSFMNPA Members $40 (with promo code)\nGeneral Public $45
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/san-franciscos-titanic-the-loss-of-ss-city-of-rio-de-janeiro/
LOCATION:San Francisco Maritime Museum\, 900 Beach St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,International Archaeology Day,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="R. Teitler":MAILTO:rteitler@maritime.org
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