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SUMMARY:AIA Türkiye: From Göbekli Tepe to Mount Nemrut & the Tigris River tour
DESCRIPTION:Travel with us beyond classical Türkiye\, with its monumental\, Greco-Roman ruins and Aegean sea backdrops. Find more history–and prehistory–amid the beauty of southeastern Türkiye\, on a route less traveled\, between Tarsus\, the birthplace of St. Paul\, and Diyarbakır\, set along the banks of the famous Tigris River that helped form the cradle of civilization. Along the way you will see the world’s earliest monumental temples\, dating back over 10\,000 years; explore excellent archaeological and mosaic museums; and enjoy diverse architecture\, from beehive-style mud houses to rock tombs\, and early monasteries to mosques. Enjoy local cuisine\, perhaps especially during our two-night stay in Gaziantep\, a city famous across Türkiye for its cuisine; and explore bazaars and workshops with local artisans and craftspeople. Our AIA lecturer is intimately familiar with this region’s deep history and diverse cultures. \nHighlights include: \n– Göbekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe\, two prehistoric sites dating back to 9500-8000 B.C.\, suggesting that complex societies and monumental architecture existed well before the advent of agriculture\n– The world-famous\, 19-foot-tall statues and burial sanctuary of King Nimrod (Antiochus I Theos)\, at more than 7\,000 feet above sea level in Mount Nemrut National Park\n– Karatepe-Aslantaş National Park\, Türkiye’s first open-air museum\, with well-preserved Hittite ruins and statues dating from the 8th century B.C.\n– Dara\, one of the most important trade centers of ancient Mesopotamia\, featuring rock tombs dating back to the 5th century A.D.\n– The flooded ancient city of Hasankeyf (flooded in 2020 for dam construction)\, whose artifacts were removed to the Batman Archaeological Museum that we will visit\, and some of whose important structures we will visit at a new\, nearby location\n– Diyarbakır’s city walls\, the second-longest on Earth (after China’s Great Wall)\, which contain a castle and a medieval church\n– Fascinating museums\, such as the Zeugma Mosaic Museum\, the world’s largest mosaic museum\, with exquisite Hellenistic Greek and Roman mosaics; and the Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum\, a domed structure protecting a Roman villa complex that was saved from a 2006 urban construction project\n– An optional\, post-tour extension to Lake Van\, including visits to Van (Tushpa) Castle\, center of the Kingdom of Urartu in the 9th to 6th centuries B.C.\, and the ruins of the Urartian fortress of Sarduri-Hinili at Çavuştepe
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-turkiye-from-gobekli-tepe-to-mount-nemrut-the-tigris-river-tour/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20260305T183934Z
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SUMMARY:AIA The Legacy of the Etruscans: Latium\, Umbria & Tuscany tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover the world of the ancient Etruscans\, a pre-Roman civilization that flourished between the Tiber and Arno Rivers in what is now Tuscany during the first millennium B.C. (1000-100 B.C.). The extent of the impact that the Etruscans’ legacy had on the Greeks and Romans\, through to our contemporary world\, is still coming to light. Join Dr. Pieraccini and a small group of like-minded fellow travelers to explore and further understand the realm of the Etruscans. \nHighlights include:\n•The marvelous cities of Rome and Florence\, plus journeys through spectacular countryside to lesser-visited medieval and Renaissance towns\n•Outstanding Etruscan necropolises with brightly-painted scenes of feasting and dancing covering the walls of rock-cut chamber tombs\, monumental tumuli\, and house tombs. These include the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Cerveteri and Tarquinia\, as well as Sovana with its Tomba Ildebranda\n•Important Etruscan towns\, including Volterra\, which also boasts a charming historical center; and Orvieto\, with its striking Etruscan acropolis\n•Many splendid museums with unparalleled collections of Etruscan artifacts\, such as Etruscan bronze sculptures\, plus Phoenician gold and Greek vases obtained through extensive trade networks. These include the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia and Vatican City’s Gregorian Etruscan Museum\n•Lectures\, discussions\, and the company of our expert AIA lecturer/host\, Lisa Pieraccini\n•Generous comfort at well-located\, 4-star hotels; fine cuisine and wine; plus a special home-hosted dinner in Florence
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-the-legacy-of-the-etruscans-latium-umbria-tuscany-tour/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T000000
DTSTAMP:20260205T172213Z
CREATED:20251112T141131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T172213Z
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SUMMARY:Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The multi-day Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival is an annual juried competition\, part of Archaeology Month celebration. It is free\, open to the public\, and is an educational event showcasing the discovery of past cultures gained from ethnological or archaeological research\, and illustrated through documentary films.\nThe Virtual Edition is an international online screening of all the Official Selection films. During the week of the Festival\, there are several in-person Arkhaios Festivals in the US\, showing the best films from the Arkhaios Official Selections.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/arkhaios-cultural-heritage-and-archaeology-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:International Archaeology Day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mr Jean F GUILLEUX":MAILTO:jean@arkhaiosfilmfestival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260305T150436Z
CREATED:20260305T150436Z
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SUMMARY:AIA Life\, Luxury & Leisure in Ancient Rome tour
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the opulence and grandeur of ancient Rome while uncovering the secrets of daily life\, the indulgence of luxury\, and the pursuit of leisure that helped to define one of the most influential civilizations in history. Our adventure\nbegins in Rome\, heart of the Roman Empire\, where we witness the architectural marvels that stand as a testament to Rome’s engineering prowess. At the Baths of Caracalla\, learn about the interesting Roman bathing culture and the significance of these\ncommunal spaces in Roman society. Delve into the world of luxury in ancient Rome with visits to the opulent villa in Tivoli and the well-preserved remains of ancient cities frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Learn about the daily lives and\ncustoms of the Romans through beautifully preserved frescoes and artifacts\, as well as the exquisite art\, landscaping\, and leisure pursuits enjoyed by the Roman elite. Throughout the tour\, archaeologist and professor Crispin Corrado will guide the group at many sites\, offer several lectures\, and be available to engage in discussions. Whether you are an avid archaeology or history enthusiast\, or simply curious about one of history’s greatest civilizations\, this journey will provide a deep understanding and appreciation of ancient Rome’s enduring legacy. \nHighlights include:\n• A custom-designed itinerary with five nights in central Rome\, two nights in Naples\, and three nights in Sorrento\n• Visits to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites:\no Spend a full day exploring Rome’s ancient monuments\, including the Roman Forum\, the House of Augustus on the Palatine Hill\, the Domus Aurea\, and the Colosseum\no Enjoy a day trip to Tivoli for visits to Hadrian’s Villa\, a 2nd-century A.D. complex; and the Villa d’Este\, a Renaissance masterpiece of garden and villa architecture\no Explore Pompeii and Herculaneum\, both of which were buried (and preserved) by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79; as well as Villa Poppea (Oplontis)\, an ancient villa with incredible wall paintings\n• The collections of Rome’s Capitoline Museums\, with magnificent Classical and Renaissance art; the awe-inspiring Pantheon; and the superb Naples Archaeological Museum\n• Carefully selected\, 4- and 5-star hotels\n• Our group size is limited to 16\, and you will also be accompanied by a professional tour manager\, and expert local guides\, who will handle the details so you can relax\, experience\, and learn.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-life-luxury-leisure-in-ancient-rome-tour/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="AIA Tours":MAILTO:aia@studytours.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
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SUMMARY:The Many Lives of Theban Tomb 16
DESCRIPTION:The ancient Egyptian tomb known as Theban Tomb 16 dates to the reign of Ramesses II in the Nineteenth Dynasty of the New Kingdom (around 1250 BCE). Originally\, it served as the burial place of a priest named Panehsy and his wife\, Tarenu\, a chantress. Long after their lifetimes\, the tomb remained an important resting place and was reused for more than a thousand years by members of the Theban elite. By the late-nineteenth or early-twentieth twentieth century\, the tomb had been looted\, and it suffered further plundering in the 1970s. Since 2008\, however\, a team from the University of Memphis has been working to document and conserve both the tomb and its many secondary burials. In this program\, Egyptologist Suzanne Onstine will present the latest research on the tomb’s beautifully painted plaster scenes\, exploring what they reveal about life in ancient Egypt as well as funerary culture during the first millennium BCE. \nFree admission. Free event parking is available with registration. Register by October 20 to receive parking registration instructions. Presented by the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East and the Harvard Museums of Science and Culture.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/the-many-lives-of-theban-tomb-16/
LOCATION:Geological Lecture Hall\, 24 Oxford Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Archaeology Day,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T200000
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SUMMARY:Revelation & Archaeology at Sardis
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exploration of the archaeological history of an ancient capital that became a historic Christian city. \nSardis\, a UNESCO World Heritage site\, is known from the Bible as one of the seven cities of Revelation. But before that\, it was the capital of Lydia\, a legendary ancient empire where coinage was first invented. Excavations at this ancient Turkish city have revealed major changes in pagan sanctuaries during the fourth and fifth centuries AD—a period shaped by the recognition and spread of Christianity in the eastern Roman Empire. \nFor the last 18 years\, University of Wisconsin– Madison professor Nick Cahill has directed the excavations at Sardis. In this lecture\, he will reflect on what he has learned through decades of fieldwork.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/revelation-archaeology-at-sardis/
LOCATION:Upper House\, 365 East Campus Mall\, Suite 200\, Madison\, 53715\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program,International Archaeology Day
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SUMMARY:Milo Rossi: Offline and In Person (Omaha\, NE)
DESCRIPTION:Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as “miniminuteman” — is coming to Omaha 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-omaha-ne/
LOCATION:Holland Performing Arts Center\, 1200 Douglas St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,International Archaeology Day,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T210000
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SUMMARY:October AIA Archaeology Hour with Briana Pobiner: What was the REAL Paleodiet?
DESCRIPTION:Join the AIA as Briana Pobiner (Smithsonian) presents the first AIA Archaeology Hour talk the International Archaeology Day 2026 AIA Archaeology Hour talk : “What was the REAL Paleodiet?” \nThis presentation will be held on Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026 at 8pm Eastern/7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific. \nRegister Here! \nThis lecture will also be available in American Sign Language (ASL). ASL interpretation will be provided by Trail Blazing Interpreters. Due to Zoom limitations on mobile devices and tablets\, participants interested in accessing ASL interpretation should log in using the desktop version of Zoom.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/october-aia-archaeology-hour-with-briana-pobiner-what-was-the-real-paleodiet/
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program,International Archaeology Day,Lecture
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