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SUMMARY:The Legacy of the Etruscans: Latium\, Umbria & Tuscany
DESCRIPTION:Discover the world of the ancient Etruscans\, a pre-Roman civilization that flourished in the area between Rome and Florence from at least the 7th century B.C. until they were conquered by the Romans in the 3rd century 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.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/the-legacy-of-the-etruscans-latium-umbria-tuscany/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211012
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SUMMARY:The Best of Ancient Peru
DESCRIPTION:Discover many of Peru’s greatest archaeological sites on this custom-designed\, well-paced itinerary with archaeologist Jo Burkholder. Spend your days exploring the archaeologically-rich northern coast and spectacular mountain landscapes. See magnificent ancient sites\, a variety of museums\, and picturesque villages and cities. \nHighlights include two visits to Machu Picchu; the impressive Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman; ruins of the Inca town of Ollantaytambo; the renowned Moche tombs of Sipán at Huaca Rajada; and the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Lima\, Cuzco\, and Chan Chan\, one of South America’s largest pre-Columbian sites. Relax at your 4- and 5-star hotels\, conveniently located so you can explore the local culture\, with three nights each in Chiclayo\, the Sacred Valley\, and Cuzco. Travel with a maximum of just 15 guests.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/the-best-of-ancient-peru/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211011
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210927
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SUMMARY:Minoan Crete & the Cycladic Isles
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\, in the traditional village of Sfaka Sitias\, and in the coastal town of Agios Nikolaos; plus two nights on whitewashed Santorini and two nights
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/minoan-crete-the-cycladic-isles/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210923
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SUMMARY:Prehistoric Cave Art of Spain & France
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. \nTravel 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. \nTour 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. \nExplore charming villages and cities\, including Santillana del Mar and San Sebastian. \nEnjoy excellent accommodations in fine hotels and charming inns\, as well as fine wine and cuisine.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/prehistoric-cave-art-of-spain-france/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919
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SUMMARY:Native America: Archaeology & Anthropology in the West
DESCRIPTION:Join us on an American adventure\, from the plains of North Dakota to the pueblos of New Mexico\, as we explore Native American archaeological and historical sites as well as expansive National Parks. Experience this part of the country in a different way\, gaining new perspectives and learning about the histories of indigenous peoples\, in the company of AIA lecturer and host María Nieves Zedeño\, a North American archaeologist\, plus local guides and your tour manager. \nHighlights:\n* Gain first-hand knowledge from members of Native American tribes who meet with us at their cultural centers and historic sites.\n* Travel and learn with your AIA lecturer and host\, María Nieves Zedeño\, an expert in northern Plains archaeology who has worked collaboratively with many Native American tribes across North America.\n* Explore the cultural histories and landscapes of seven National Parks:\n* Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site\, North Dakota\, where we learn about the history and culture of the Hidatsa people and see the remains of the Awatixa Xi’e Village and the Awatixa Village;\n* Badlands and Wind Cave National Parks\, South Dakota;\n* Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve\, which contains some of the oldest-known archaeological sites in the U.S.; and Mesa Verde National Park\, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Ancestral Pueblo people lived from A.D. 600 to 1300\, in Colorado;\n* Chaco Culture National Historic Park (a.k.a. Chaco Canyon) and Aztec Ruins National Monument\, together a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and Pecos National Historical Park\, where we visit the ruins of Pecos Pueblo; in New Mexico.\n* Visit Standing Rock Reservation\, home to the Lakota and Dakota people\, where we visit the original burial site of Sitting Bull; and also pay our respects at the infamous site of the 1890 Massacre of Wounded Knee.\n* Go off-the-beaten-path to Huff Indian Village State Historic Site\, a classic prehistoric Mandan settlement dating to about A.D. 1450; and Chimney Rock\, an archaeological site where we see the excavated Great Kiva (circular ceremonial chamber)\, pit house\, and several other unexcavated structures.\n* Follow the hiking loop in the Tsankawi (Ancestral Pueblo village) section of Bandelier National Monument to the Tyuonyi pueblo\, Talus House\, and Long House cliff dwellings\, viewing petroglyphs along the way.\n* Travel in a small group of no more than 12 guests.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/native-america-archaeology-anthropology-in-the-west/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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SUMMARY:France: The Reach of the Romans
DESCRIPTION:Join archaeologist Patrick Hunt on this exciting new itinerary from Turin to Nice and discover how the ancient Gauls and Romans interacted with the landscapes and shaped the history and cultures of northern Italy and southern France. Together we will cross the Alps by high-speed train\, from Turin to Lyon. \nHighlights:\n*Travel with award-winning archaeologist and author Patrick Hunt\, who has been doing fieldwork in the Alps since 1994\n*Visit several outstanding museums\, including the Egyptian Museum in Turin\, the only museum outside of Cairo solely dedicated to Egyptian art and culture; and the new Musée de l’Arles Antique\, housing the world’s second finest collection of sarcophagi after the Vatican’s\n*Marvel at six UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Roman and Romanesque monuments of Arles\, the Roman theater and Arc de Triomphe of Orange\, the Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard\, the historic center of Avignon\, the historic city of Lyon\, and the Residences of the Royal House of Savoy in Turin\n*Explore the archaeological site of Saint-Romain-en-Gal\, also called “little Pompeii\,” and take a guided tour of its museum with the curator in charge of the mosaic restoration\n*See the village of Vaison la Romaine\, the largest archaeological site in France; and take a behind-the-scenes tour inside the aqueduct at Pont du Gard (pending confirmation)\n*You will be accompanied by excellent local guides plus an expert tour manager who will handle all of the logistics so you can relax\, enjoy\, and learn\n*Savor fine cuisine at carefully-chosen restaurants for included lunches and dinners\, and enjoy the flexibility of independent meals as well. Your tour manager can assist you with restaurant recommendations and reservations.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/france-the-reach-of-the-romans/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210915
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SUMMARY:Sicily: Archaeology\, Art & Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:Travel with our engaging AIA lecturer and host\, archaeologist Gerry Schaus. Discover and learn about many of the most impressive archaeological monuments found anywhere in the Mediterranean\, such as Agrigento\, Selinunte\, Segesta\, and Syracuse. Admire spectacular\, sunlit landscapes of undulating vineyards and Mediterranean Sea vistas. See two of the finest examples of Norman architecture: Monreale Cathedral and the Royal Palace of Palermo (Palazzo dei Normanni). View extensive archaeological collections at several excellent museums. Savor fine cuisine\, with wine included at group dinners. Feel pampered with seven nights at 5-star hotels and two nights at a four-star hotel\, all chosen for their generous comfort and prime locations. Relax and enjoy traveling with a maximum of just 16 guests plus your expert lecturer\, trip manager\, and local guides. \nChoose to extend your trip for three nights to discover Malta’s renowned and extraordinary prehistoric monuments.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/sicily-archaeology-art-cuisine/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901
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SUMMARY:Ireland’s Ancient East
DESCRIPTION:This journey takes you through the archaeology\, history\, and landscapes of “Ireland’s Ancient East” from north to south along the east coast of Ireland. After a few gentle days in Dublin\, where you will visit the National Museum of Ireland and explore the city\, you will head north to explore the various landscapes of Northern Ireland\, including Slieve Gullion\, the medieval town of Carrickfergus and the UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Giant’s Causeway. From here\, journey south to the Boyne Valley\, where you will visit\, amongst other sites\, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne (Newgrange and Knowth)\, staying in the heart of the valley in the beautiful village of Slane. The next stop on the journey will be inland to the medieval city of Kilkenny. As well as the castle and medieval streetscape of the city\, this will serve as a base to explore the wonderful scenery and amazing hidden archaeological gems of the region. Our journey south ends in Wexford and Waterford\, where you will enjoy a day at the Irish National Heritage Park and visit your host’s on-going excavation project. Travel in a small group of no more than 12 travelers and enjoy the personal attention and service of a highly respected Irish academic lecturer/host and a charming tour manager/guide\, plus several specialist guest experts.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/irelands-ancient-east/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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