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SUMMARY:Origins of Humans & Wine: Azerbaijan\, Georgia & Armenia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting trip back in time to explore early humankind and the ‘cradle of wine’ in the southern Caucasus. Learn about ancient wine-making techniques and sample the bounty of the region’s vineyards. Explore medieval towns and UNESCO World Heritage Sites\, including prehistoric through early Christian complexes. Enjoy Georgia’s famed hospitality\, wherein a ‘visitor is considered a gift from God.’ This is a region of extraordinary contrasts\, deep history\, and cultural diversity.\nHIGHLIGHTS:\n* Travel and learn with AIA lecturer and host Ian Tattersall\, who is both a paleoanthropologist and an oenophile; plus a professional tour manager and local guides\n* Visit impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Baku’s Old Town\, Shirvan Shah Palace complex\, and 98-foot-tall Maiden Tower\, plus the ancient petroglyphs of Gobustan\, in Azerbaijan; Georgia’s Mtskheta; and Armenia’s Haghbat monastery\, Echmiadzin\, and Zvartnots Cathedral\n* Learn about and sample wines at five different wineries: Azerbaijan’s ASPI Winery in the Savalan Valley; Georgia’s Tibaani Vineyards\, cellar of French vigneron Vincent Jullien\, and Chateau Mere winery; and Armenia’s Areni Winery near the ancient Areni-1 cave complex\n* Explore a variety of fascinating prehistoric through early Christian sites\, including:\n* Dmanisi\, a medieval town under which were found five 1.8-million-year-old Homo erectus skulls\n* The cave complex of Areni-1\, where a 6\,000-year-old winery was discovered\n* Several of Georgia’s oldest churches\, including Bolnisi’s Sioni Church\, Tbilisi’s 6th-century Anchiskhati Basilica\, and Mtshketa’s 11th-century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral\n* Impressive monasteries\, including 6th-century Jvari\, with one of the country’s earliest (and one of its finest) churches; and Haghbat\, a fortified 10th-century literary\, artistic\, and education center as well as a monastic compound\n* Enjoy a large feast\, known as a supra\, by experiencing a Georgian Table covered with plates of delicacies balanced on top of each other plus countless toasts
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/origins-of-humans-wine-azerbaijan-georgia-armenia/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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