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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:Pennsylvania
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:Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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SUMMARY:The History of Archaeology in Africa
DESCRIPTION:This talk by Dr. Tim Forssman (University of Mpumalanga) explores the development of archaeology on the African continent through four broad historical eras. It considers how colonialism\, independence\, changing intellectual traditions\, and African scholarship have shaped the questions archaeologists ask and the histories they produce\, before turning to a broader question: why does archaeology matter in contemporary Africa?
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/the-history-of-archaeology-in-africa/
LOCATION:UNCG Greensboro
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program
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SUMMARY:Imperial Barge: Cleopatra the Goddess
DESCRIPTION:Charles Eliot Norton Memorial Lectureship \nSpeaker: Dr. Alison Futrell\, University of Arizona  \nAbstract:\nOne of the key motifs in popular representations of the last of the Ptolemies is Cleopatra’s Barge\, a nexus of seduction\, pleasure\, gratification. For the historical Cleopatra VII\, the barge was a political and religious platform for shaping positive interactions with diverse audiences in the ancient Mediterranean\, meant to stabilize and secure her realm and shape a vision for future authority\, with power strongly founded in the past. In Egypt\, Cleopatra reinforced connections with local powerbrokers and processed between ritual centers\, a dynamic divine ruler enacting key functions that ensured the practical and sacred continuity of her realm. Her famous Nile Cruise with Julius Caesar was a sacred pageant that featured her newly secured strength as queen\, goddess\, partner and chosen of the gods. Her notorious meeting with Antony on the barque of Isis was both a ritualized performance of royal leadership and the reassertion of dynastic claims\, the launch of a new Empire rising in the Eastern Mediterranean. \nZoom option – requires registration: https://tulane.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3pyUju-wQC634ulV7NY_Ag
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/imperial-barge-cleopatra-the-goddess/
LOCATION:Joseph Merrick Jones Hall  204\, Tulane University\, 6801 Freret St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70118\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program,International Archaeology Day,Lecture
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SUMMARY:Milo Rossi: Offline and In Person (Philadelphia\, PA)
DESCRIPTION:Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as “miniminuteman” — is coming to Philadelphia 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.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/milo-rossi-offline-and-in-person-philadelphia-pa/
LOCATION:Penn Museum\, 3260 South St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,International Archaeology Day,Lecture
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