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SUMMARY:Absolute Egypt
DESCRIPTION:This itinerary is carefully crafted to provide discerning travelers with the finest Egypt tour available. Our 18-day program is the most in-depth exploration of ancient Egypt’s greatest sites\, combining all the best attributes of a small-group\, all-inclusive\, well-paced\, luxury trip. \nHighlights: \n1. Learn with a distinguished and engaging American scholar plus a wonderful local Egyptologist and an excellent tour manager. This trio has been receiving accolades for many years. Travel with a maximum of just 16 guests plus your trio of leaders.\n2. Enjoy the best accommodations\, including 13 nights at luxurious\, 5-star hotels in Giza\, Cairo\, Luxor\, and Aswan; and a three-night Nile cruise aboard a comfortable\, eight-cabin dahabiya (traditional Nile sail boat).\n3. Meet with excavators and conservators\, including behind-the-scenes visits\, when possible.\n4. Discover the preeminent sites of the pharaohs from Cairo to Luxor\, Aswan\, and Abu Simbel:\n-If it is open\, spend two full days exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum that is scheduled to open in 2024.\n-See the amazing Giza pyramids and Sphinx as well as Saqqara’s Step Pyramid of Djoser and recently discovered\, closed-to-the-public\, Tomb of Wah Ti.\n-Explore the astounding temple complex of Karnak as well as Luxor Temple\, plus spectacular royal mortuary temples and tombs in the Valleys of the Kings and Queens\, such as those of Seti I and Nefertari.\n-Visit the remarkable Temple of Hathor at Dendara as well as Abydos\, one of the oldest and most important cities in ancient Egypt\, where Steve Harvey\, your AIA lecturer\, has been working since 1993.\n-Cruise the Nile from Esna to Aswan aboard an eight-cabin sail boat\, away from the convoys of large riverboats\, so that we visit remarkable temples without the typical crowds. From the spacious top deck\, observe timeless pastoral scenes of feluccas\, farmers\, herders\, and village life.\n-Fly to Abu Simbel to visit the stunning and enormous rock-cut temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari. \nIn short\, this is the most exclusive\, enjoyable\, and fascinating introduction to Egypt available. It is limited to just 16 guests
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/absolute-egypt-january-28-february-14-2025/
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SUMMARY:Vietnam & Cambodia: Cruising the Mekong River
DESCRIPTION:I invite you to join Archaeological Institute of America lecturer and host Joyce C. White on a captivating journey through the rich history and vibrant culture of tropical Indochina with our luxurious tour of Vietnam and Cambodia along the majestic Mekong River. Spend two nights in the bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (still known as Saigon)\, a dynamic hub that exudes energy\, before embarking the exquisite Mekong Princess\, an exclusive riverboat with only 14 suites\, elegant French colonial appointments\, and all modern comforts. Her ultra-shallow draft allows access to the remote corners of the river\, offering a unique perspective. Cruise for seven nights from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap\, immersing yourself in the beauty of Buddhist and Hindu temples\, vibrant floating markets\, and everyday life along the Mekong River. AIA lecturer Joyce White\, who has decades of experience in Southeast Asian archaeology\, will be joined onboard by Grace Gary\, an architectural historian aboard with National Trust\, and together they will provide a series of enriching presentations and discussions. Concluding the cruise\, spend three nights in Siem Reap\, where you can immerse yourself in the world-famous Khmer temples of Angkor\, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at the remains of different capitals of the Khmer Empire\, including the iconic Angkor Wat and the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom. For those seeking an extended experience\, an optional pre-tour extension to Hanoi and exquisite Ha Long Bay is available. This exclusive adventure is shared with another organization\, and with a limited guest capacity of only 24 I encourage you to secure your preferred suite today by contacting AIA Tours at (800) 748-6262 or aia@studytours.org. Don’t miss this opportunity to cruise aboard a modern\, elegant riverboat and experience the wonders of two remarkable Southeast Asian countries connected by the mighty Mekong River.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/vietnam-cambodia-cruising-the-mekong-river-with-pre-tour-extension-to-hanoi-ha-long-bay/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Oman & the UAE: Crossroads of the Indian Ocean & Arabian Gulf
DESCRIPTION:Delve into the cultural and geographical diversity of Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the company of seasoned study leader Trevor Marchand. Our custom-designed itinerary highlights ancient sites and historical monuments\, and helps illustrate how influential geography has been on the region’s history and how the region’s maritime history has linked it to elsewhere in Arabia and as far as Africa and southern Asia. Begin with three full days in the UAE. Still a little fishing village as of the 18th century\, Dubai was a center of pearl exports until the 1930s. Similarly\, Abu Dhabi was founded as a simple pearl and fishing village. After the discovery of oil in the Arabian Gulf\, Dubai became one of the wealthiest cities in the world\, and Abu\nDhabi was transformed into a luxurious modern metropolis and the capital of the UAE. But this region was settled many centuries earlier\, and we will observe how the old and the new co-exist in intriguing ways. Spend the balance of our time exploring Oman\, which dominated for centuries the maritime trade routes from Moorish Spain to Canton (modern-day Guangzhou\, China). Here seafaring merchants traded in such commodities of civilization as frankincense\, myrrh\, silk\, gold\, spices\, and coffee. Today\, Oman takes pride in sharing its rich history with visitors\, as demonstrated in its world-class museums. Altogether we will learn about these countries’ histories\, cultures\, art\, and architecture while witnessing their great geographical diversity\, from spectacular deserts and wadis to pristine coastlines\, including a reserve for the endangered green sea turtle. \nHighlights:\n• Six UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Oman’s aflaj irrigation systems\, the protohistoric archaeological complex of Bat and Al-Ayn\, the immense fort at the oasis of Bahla\, the medieval trade city of Qalhat (pending re-opening)\, and the Land of Frankincense;\nplus the UAE’s Hili Archaeological Park\, part of the “Cultural Sites of Al Ain” listing\n• Two full days exploring archaeological sites around Dubai\, including the 4\,000-year-old site of Al Sufouh; and Abu Dhabi\, including the incredible new Louvre Abu Dhabi and the 18th-century Qasr Al Hosn\, the city’s oldest fort\n• Hasat bin Sult (a.k.a. Coleman’s Rock)\, site of Oman’s most significant rock art\n• Nizwa’s lively Friday Market\, whose animal souk is an opportunity to witness the country’s traditional manner of selling livestock\n• A visit with a Bedouin family and a night at a lovely desert camp in Wahiba Sands\, a 6\,000-square-mile desert\n• Sur\, where many of the trading fleets of Omani ships were built\n• Muscat\, with its recently-opened National Museum of Oman
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/oman-the-uae-crossroads-of-the-indian-ocean-arabian-gulf-with-an-optional-two-night-pre-tour-extension-in-doha-qatar/
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SUMMARY:Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East Tours Led by Harvard Students
DESCRIPTION:Available during the Harvard academic year Sundays at 1:00 pm\, October 6\, 2024–April 27\, 2025. See blackout dates.*\n*Blackout dates: December 1\, 2024–January 26\, 2025; and March 16–23\, 2025.\nThis free tour\, led by Harvard students\, explores the Mediterranean Marketplaces: Connecting the Ancient World exhibition and how the movement of goods\, peoples\, and ideas around the ancient Mediterranean transformed the lives and livelihoods of people at all levels of society. Touch replicas and smell “ancient” scents as the students bring the past alive.\nVisitors may drop in at the scheduled times. No reservation is required. Tours meet in the lobby and last approximately 45 minutes.\nTours for groups of ten or more may be scheduled at other times. Tours may be available by advance request in these languages: Hindi\, Bengali\, and Mandarin.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/harvard-museum-of-the-ancient-near-east-tours-led-by-harvard-students/2025-02-09/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, 6 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women’s Rights in Marriage and Divorce in Ancient Egypt
DESCRIPTION:The American Research Center in Egypt\, Northern California chapter\, and the UC Berkeley Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures invite you to attend a lecture by Alison Wilkinson\, Johns Hopkins University: \n“Women’s Rights in Marriage and Divorce in Ancient Egypt” \nSunday February 9\, 2025\, 3 PM Pacific Standard Time\nRoom 56 Social Sciences Building\, UC Berkeley \nThis is an in-person lecture and is not virtual. No registration is required.\nThe lecture will be recorded. \nAbout the Lecture: \nThis talk presents a deep dive into the textual evidence for marriage and marital separation with a focus on the question: What rights did women have in these processes? New Kingdom and Demotic legal records together with New Kingdom letter correspondences are examined for the answers. The talk incorporates a recently reanalyzed Ostracon Deir el-Medina 439 for insights on a woman’s rights in divorce during the New Kingdom. The focus on textual sources aims to extrapolate the contemporary perspectives of marriage and divorce. The lexical and grammatical analysis presents insights into the process\, social implications\, and consequences of these social acts. Subtle differences arise in the role of men versus women\, most especially within the context of divorce. This “marriage” of gender studies and linguistic analyses uncovers subtle nuances concerning marital unions and separations within the culture of ancient Egypt. \nAbout the Speaker: \nAlison Wilkinson is a PhD Candidate at Johns Hopkins University\, Baltimore\, Maryland. She graduated with a Bachelors of Art with First Class Honors in Egyptology at the University of Liverpool\, Liverpool\, England in July 2018. She obtained her Masters of Art with Distinction in Egyptology at the University of Liverpool in November 2019. Her Master’s Thesis\, “The Language of ‘Divorce’ in New Kingdom Egypt\,” presents textual analyses into the cultural perceptions of marital separation. This research inspired Alison’s current Doctoral work on Hieratic and Demotic correspondences written by and to women. The aim of this research is to analyze gender dynamics through linguistic methodologies. \nIn April 2024\, Alison presented her paper “A Case of Adultery\, or a Woman’s Choice to Leave? A New Interpretation for O. DeM 439” at ARCE National\, Pittsburg. This paper re-examined the transcription\, translation\, and interpretation of Ostracon DeM 439 in order to argue the case of a woman leaving a marital union. For this paper\, she was awarded First Place in the Best Student Paper Competition. \n—————— \nParking is available in UC lots all day on weekends\, for a fee. Ticket dispensing machines accept debit or credit cards. Parking is available in lots around the Social Sciences Building\, and in lots along Bancroft. A map of the campus is available online at http://www.berkeley.edu/map/ . \nAbout Northern California ARCE: \nFor more information\, please visit https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernCaliforniaARCE\, https://facebook.com/NorthernCaliforniaARCE/\, and https://khentiamentiu.org. To join the chapter or renew your membership\, please go to https://arce.org/membership/ and select “Berkeley\, CA” as your chapter when you sign up.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/womens-rights-in-marriage-and-divorce-in-ancient-egypt/
LOCATION:ARCE Egyptology Lectures Room 56 Social Sciences Building\, UC Berkeley\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
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