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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:Jungle Kingdoms Of The Ancient Maya
DESCRIPTION:This tropical adventure provides the best-paced itinerary available to thoroughly explore ancient Maya sites in the lush jungles of Mexico\, Guatemala\, and Honduras. Maya art and architecture will “come alive” as you encounter enormous stelae (carved monoliths)\, painted frescoes\, stucco friezes\, carved lintels\, and huge temple-pyramids that soar above the rainforest. Explore\, in-depth\, the sites of Palenque\, Bonampak\, Yaxchilán\, Tikal\, Yaxhá\, Copán\, and Quiriguá (four are UNESCO World Heritage Sites); with free time to go bird watching or simply relax\, reflect\, and enjoy our comfortable hotels and remote jungle lodges. Maximum of just 12 guests.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/jungle-kingdoms-of-the-ancient-maya-4/
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