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SUMMARY:Iran: The Ancient Land Of Persia
DESCRIPTION:Travel and learn with AIA study leader Alexander Nagel\, an expert in the archaeology of Iran. This well paced 14-night itinerary brings you to to twelve UNESCO World Heritage sites including two visits (afternoon and morning) to Persepolis\, one of the world’s most spectacular archaeological sites; Pasargadae\, the location of the first Achaemenid capital\, with the tomb of Cyrus II and the ruins of gardens\, palaces\, and altars; Tehran’s lavish\, 18th-century Golestan Palace; Soltaniye’s 14th-century mausoleum of Mongol Sultan Oljeitu Khodabande; The Sassanian religious center of Takht-e Soleiman (Solomon’s Throne); Bisotun\, with a 6th-century bas-relief surrounded by over a thousand lines of inscriptions in Elamite\, Babylonian\, and Old Persian; Susa’s Ardeshir’s Palace and archaeological mounds\, whose layers date from the 5th millennium B.C. to the 13th century A.D.; Choga Zanbil\, a 13th-century B.C. Elamite complex with a ziggurat; Yazd’s historic center and its traditional\, underground irrigation channels (qanats). \nIsfahan’s immense Meidan Emam (Royal Square) and Masjed-e Jame\, one of the world’s greatest mosques. Two full days in the capital city of Tehran for an introduction to the archaeology\, culture\, and history of the country with visits to several excellent museums and monuments. Na’in\, renowned for its carpet-making and fine early mosque; and Ardestan\, home to a large\, 10th-century Seljuk mosque. Two full days in Isfahan\, perhaps Iran’s most splendid city\, with glittering\, tiled domes that tower above wide\, shaded avenues and terraced gardens. Staying in the finest available accommodations\, with all meals included. Maximum of 16 participants.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/iran-the-ancient-land-of-persia/
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SUMMARY:Morocco: From the Desert to the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique look at the history\, architecture\, archaeology\, and art of Morocco in the company of Professor Emeritus Trevor Marchand and a professional national guide/tour manager. Explore the magnificent landscapes that helped form the country’s ancient and modern cultures\, from the wild Atlantic coast to the High Atlas Mountains\, dense cedar forests\,\nand vast Sahara Desert. It is a land of extraordinary contrasts\, and on this custom-designed itinerary you will visit all of the country’s best-known historic sites\, including six that are inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List\, as well as bustling casbahs\, medinas\, and souks.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/morocco-from-the-desert-to-the-sea/
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SUMMARY:Cruising Scotland to the Faroe Islands and Iceland-Pre & Post-tour options available!
DESCRIPTION:Travel with archaeologist Mary MacLeod Rivett and discover the myths and stories of the Nordic Vikings and the Gaels of Scotland\, from the misty peaks of Scotland to the rarely visited Faroe Islands and on through the “fire and ice” of Iceland. Cruising the North Atlantic Ocean from Glasgow\, Scotland\, to the remote Faroe Islands and then to Reykjavík\, Iceland\, you will enjoy the luxuries of the exclusively chartered\, five star Le Bellot small ship. On this new specially curated 10-day Cruising Scotland to the Faroe Islands and Iceland cruise you will explore the mighty Norse-Gael kingdom’s legendary impact on Scotland\, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. \nMain tour highlights include:\n• Cruising to the Isle of Iona the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland\, and stroll through the serene\, restored abbey and see the churchyard’s intricate Celtic crosses.\n• An excursion to the 5\,000-year-old Neolithic ruins of the Standing Stones of Callanish.\n• Visiting the village of Sumba and the Akraberg lighthouse to look for puffins\, kittiwakes\, gannets\, and migrating warblers.\n• Embarking on especially designed boats for a private cruise and the chance to touch ice blocks broken from Breidamerkurjőkull\, one of Vatnajőkoll’s glacier outlets.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/cruising-scotland-to-the-faroe-islands-and-iceland-pre-post-tour-options-available/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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SUMMARY:From Stonehenge to Carnac: Megaliths\, Monuments & Tombs of Wessex & Brittany
DESCRIPTION:Explore the extraordinary prehistoric sites of Wessex\, England\, and Brittany\, France with AIA lecturer and host Dr. Ian Tattersall. Amidst beautiful landscapes see world renowned\, as well as lesser known\, Neolithic and Bronze Age megaliths and monuments such as enigmatic rings of giant standing stones and remarkable chambered tombs.\nHighlights Include:\n• Stonehenge\, the world’s most famous megalithic site\, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with Avebury\, a unique Neolithic henge that includes Europe’s largest prehistoric stone circle.\n• Enigmatic chambered tombs such as West Kennet Long Barrow.\n• Carnac\, with more than 3\,000 prehistoric standing stones\, the world’s largest collection of megalithic monuments.\n• The uninhabited island of Gavrinis\, with a magnificent passage tomb that is lined with elaborately engraved\, vertical stones.\n• Several outstanding museum collections including prehistoric necklaces\, pendants\, polished stone axes\, and more.\n• The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mont-Saint-Michel\, an imposing abbey built on a tidal island.\n• Charming villages\, medieval churches\, and beautiful landscapes of coastlines and rolling hills.\n• The tour begins in London and ends in Paris! Arrive early and/or stay longer to explore these cities independently.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/from-stonehenge-to-carnac-megaliths-monuments-tombs-of-wessex-brittany/
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