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SUMMARY:AIA Prehistoric Cave Art of Spain & France tour
DESCRIPTION:Investigate southwestern Europe’s most extraordinary prehistoric caves\, including Lascaux IV\, a new\, exact reproduction of one of the most remarkable prehistoric sites ever discovered; Altamira II\, a precise replica of the original that is often called the “Sistine Chapel of Prehistoric Art”; Atapuerca\, the most significant early human site in western Europe; Las Monedas Cave and Cueva del Castillo\, where 455 animal likenesses were painted and engraved some 22\,000-14\,000 years ago\, but other motifs such as hand stencils and red dots have been dated to more than 40\,000 years ago\, meaning that they may well have been made by Neanderthals; Cougnac\, which features paintings of extinct megaloceros and mammoth; Pech Merle\, known for its “negative handprints”; and others. \nHighlights include: \n• Enjoy excellent accommodations in fine hotels and charming inns\, as well as fine wine and cuisine.\n• Travel with world-renowned archaeological author Paul Bahn\, a gifted and popular lecturer who regularly leads tours to study the prehistory of Spain and France\, including this program. Dr. Bahn will enhance your understanding of the sites with lectures and informal discussions.\n• Tour archaeological and ethnographic museums with superb exhibits of prehistoric artifacts\, including the Museum of Human Evolution in Burgos\, Altamira Museum\, Museum of Les Eyzies\, and the Museé d’Aquitaine; plus the modern art collections of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum.\n• Explore charming villages and cities\, including Santillana del Mar and San Sebastián.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-prehistoric-cave-art-of-spain-france-tour/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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SUMMARY:AIA Crete & the Cycladic Islands: Archaeological Gems of the Aegean tour
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time to explore the island of Crete\, center of the Minoan civilization during the Bronze Age\, as well as the nearby Cycladic Islands of Santorini\, Mykonos\, and Delos. Marvel at the physical evidence of this first advanced civilization in Europe\, which created palace complexes\, stunning works of art\, a unique writing system called Linear A\, and an extensive trade network. You will stay in comfortable\, four- and five-star hotels\, perfect for exploring or just relaxing\, with nine nights on Crete in the capital city of Heraklion and in the lovely coastal towns of Agios Nikolaos and Rethymnon\, plus two nights on whitewashed Santorini and two nights on chic Mykonos. \nHighlights include:\n• Four of the six sites on Crete that comprise the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Minoan Palatial Centers”: Knossos\, Phaistos\, Malia\, and Zominthos.\n• Santorini’s ancient Minoan town of Akrotiri\, which was well-preserved for millennia under volcanic ash and today paints a picture of life before the island’s 2nd-millennium B.C. eruption.\n• The island of Delos\, most sacred of the islands in the ancient Aegean\, which grew from a sanctuary of Apollo into a major hub of commerce.\n• Crete’s nearby islands of Mochlos\, with a long archaeological past including a Minoan town; and Spinalonga\, a former leper colony with a 16th-century Venetian fortress.\n• A variety of Minoan villas\, houses\, and towns\, including the “royal villa” of Agia Triada\, the houses at Tylissos\, and the vast town of Gournia.\n• The Venetian port towns of Chania and Rethymnon\, with their charming old towns\, and Rethymnon’s 16th-century Fortezza\, a grand fortress built to defend the city against the Ottomans.\n• Several excellent museums\, including the Heraklion Archaeological Museum\, housing the world’s finest collection of Minoan art and artifacts; and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera\, with a stunning collection of artifacts and wall paintings from the ancient site of Akrotiri.\n• The beauty of the cliffside\, whitewashed town of Fira\, Santorini; and the chic shops and narrow lanes of Chora\, Mykonos.\n• In addition to your knowledgeable and congenial AIA study leader\, you will be accompanied by local guides and a professional tour manager who will handle all of the logistics so you can relax\, enjoy\, and learn.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-crete-the-cycladic-islands-archaeological-gems-of-the-aegean-tour/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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SUMMARY:AIA Tunisia: Phoenicians to Romans\, Mosaics to Mosques tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a comprehensive\, expert-led exploration of Tunisia\, a country whose layered history has shaped the Mediterranean world for more than three millennia. Traveling with archaeologist and AIA study leader Nejib ben Lazreg\, we will experience all seven of Tunisia’s cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites\, explore fabled cities of the Phoenicians\, Romans\, and early Islamic dynasties\, and enjoy the comfort of exceptional accommodations throughout. From four nights along the Tunis coast to immersive visits in Dougga\, Bulla Regia\, Kairouan\, El Djem\, and Sousse\, this itinerary offers an ideal balance of archaeological discovery\, cultural enrichment\, and thoughtful pacing. Along the way\, we will benefit from Nejib ben Lazreg’s deep expertise\, gaining context and insight that bring Tunisia’s monumental past vividly to life. \nHighlights include:\n• Travel and learn with study leader/guide and archaeologist Nejib ben Lazreg and up to 16 guests.\n• Visit all seven of Tunisia’s cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites.\n• Explore fabled Carthage\, including the Antonine Baths and the cisterns.\n• Spend three full days in and around Tunis\, including a visit to the Bardo Museum\, featuring exquisite exhibits of Roman and Byzantine mosaics.\n• See the beautiful Cape Bon coast and the Punic site of Kerkouane.\n• Marvel at Bulla Regia\, a well-preserved site featuring underground Roman villas\, a museum\, a Temple of Apollo\, and a 2nd-century theater.\n• Tour Dougga\, established prior to the Romans\, with its 3\,500 seat theater; Temples of Saturn\, Augustan Piety\, and Mercury; and Capitol.\n• Discover Kairouan\, the fourth holiest city in the Muslim world\, founded in A.D. 670\, with its carpet\, leather\, brass\, and spice vendors; and its Great\nMosque with a three-tiered minaret.\n• Visit El Djem\, one of Tunisia’s most extraordinary sites\, with a marvelous\, 30\,000-seat\, ancient amphitheater and a museum that houses\nlovely mosaics.\n• Visit the Roman city of Sbeitla (Sufetula)\, one of North Africa’s best-preserved Roman cities\, including several stunning 2nd-century A.D. temples and mosaic-covered Byzantine baptisteries.\n• Wander through Thuburbo Majus\, a sprawling site occupied in turn by Berbers\, Phoenicians\, and Romans. The imperial remains include the Forum\, Temple of Mercury\, and sunken winter baths.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-tunisia-phoenicians-to-romans-mosaics-to-mosques-tour/
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:Archaeology-Hour Screening: Homer\, Hollywood\, and Historical Context
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an in-person screening and informal discussion of the Archaeology Hour talk by Eric Cline (George Washington University). \nTwo movies\, twenty-two years apart: Wolfgang Peterson’s Troy with Brad Pitt in 2004\, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey with Matt Damon in 2026. Discussions swirling around both have centered on faithfulness to Homer’s original stories\, but what about the actual historical context and content? This lecture will briefly put these two movies\, which have brought Homer’s epics to the silver screen\, into historical context by discussing what we know (or think we know) about the end of the Late Bronze Age\, the identity of the Sea Peoples\, whether there was actually a Trojan Horse\, and other questions that are likely to have come up around the dinner table. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/archaeology-hour-screening-homer-hollywood-and-historical-context/
LOCATION:Whitman College Maxey Hall 207\, 173 Stanton St.\, Walla Walla\, WA\, 99362\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Archaeology Day
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SUMMARY:Milo Rossi: Offline and In Person (Boston\, MA)
DESCRIPTION:Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as “miniminuteman” — is coming to Boston for an unforgettable evening of science\, skepticism\, and side-splitting commentary. This isn’t your typical archaeology lecture. \nWith more than a billion views\, the self-proclaimed “Googledebunker” has become one of the most trusted voices in debunking archaeological misinformation and making science accessible to everyone. In this engaging talk\, he’ll dive into the real dangers of pseudoscience and pseudo-archaeology\, and discuss why science communication matters now more than ever. \nWhether you’re a longtime fan or new to Milo’s work\, expect his signature blend of humor\, insight\, and passion for truth as he tackles some of today’s biggest challenges in scientific literacy. Come ready to think critically\, laugh a little\, and leave with a fresh perspective on how we can all be better stewards of knowledge and the world around us. \nTICKETS: https://crowdwork.com/e/boston
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/milo-rossi-offline-and-in-person-boston-ma/
LOCATION:The Wilbur\, 246 Tremont St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,International Archaeology Day,Lecture
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