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SUMMARY:Jungle Kingdoms of the Ancient Maya
DESCRIPTION:This immersive experience\, co-sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) and the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)\, brings together two renowned organizations that are committed to the study and preservation of our shared cultural and architectural heritage. I will be leading this tour as both the former Director of Programs for the AIA and the current Executive Director of SAH. As part of a small group of no more than 16 guests\, join me on this winter getaway to delve deep into the legacy of the ancient Maya. Marvel at stucco friezes\, towering pyramids\, and painted frescoes as we visit some of the most significant and visually stunning archaeological sites in the region\, including Palenque\, Bonampak\, Yaxchilán\, Tikal\,\nYaxhá\, Copán\, and Quiriguá—four of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will also enjoy time to reflect\, relax\, or go bird watching in serene natural settings from our comfortable hotels and remote jungle lodges. This is a rare opportunity to experience and imagine Maya civilization while engaging with the still-standing walls of its culture. As space is limited and this tour is available on a first-come\, first-served basis\, I encourage you to contact AIA Tours soon to reserve your space.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/jungle-kingdoms-of-the-ancient-maya-5/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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SUMMARY:Cruising the Mekong River Vietnam and Cambodia
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join AIA lecturer and host Miriam Stark on a captivating journey through the rich history and vibrant culture of tropical Indochina on our luxurious tour of Vietnam and Cambodia along the majestic Mekong River. Spend two nights in the bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City (still known as Saigon)\, a dynamic hub that exudes energy\, before embarking the exquisite\, 14-suite Mekong Princess\, a riverboat that embodies the gracious heritage and beauty of Southeast Asia\, combined with a romantic French colonial style and all the modern comforts. Her small size and ultra-shallow draft allow us to experience this mighty river from an intimate perspective. Throughout the journey\, Professor Stark will offer a series of lectures\, share insights into what you are seeing\, and encourage discussions. Local guides will accompany you on all excursions. Cruise the Mekong for seven nights\, from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap. The Mekong takes us into the fascinating but seldom-visited world of one of\nAsia’s great waterways. Marvel at floating villages whose residents literally live on the water—working\, shopping\, and even attending school and church. Tour a family-owned orchard\, visit a noodle factory and a coconut candy maker\, and experiment with typical Vietnamese ingredients during a cooking demonstration. Conclude the program with three nights in Siem Reap\, where you can immerse yourself in the world-famous Khmer temples of Angkor\, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at the remains of different capitals of the Khmer Empire\, including the iconic Angkor Wat and the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom. An optional pre-trip extension to Hanoi and Ha Long Bay is also available.\nThis adventure is limited to only 24 guests and is co-sponsored with another organization.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/cruising-the-mekong-river-vietnam-and-cambodia-3/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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SUMMARY:Türkiye: Ancient Splendors of the Aegean & Mediterranean
DESCRIPTION:Many of the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient Greek and Roman sites are found along Türkiye’s beautiful Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Visit world-famous\, plus little-visited yet spectacular\, Greco-Roman sites\, Byzantine churches\, Crusader castles\, and Ottoman palaces. Your engaging AIA lecturer/host\, Yaşar Ersoy\, teaches classical art and archaeology and has been doing fieldwork in Türkiye since 1980. Throughout the program he will offer illustrated talks and informal discussions about the sites you are visiting and their places within the larger ancient Mediterranean world. Along the way\, you will enjoy delicious cuisine\, comfortable accommodations\, and the company of a small group of like-minded fellow travelers. An expert tour manager/local guide will handle logistics and smooth the way. \nHighlights:\n• Visit four UNESCO World Heritage Sites:\n– Historic Areas of Istanbul\, including the 6th-century Byzantine church-turnedmosque of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace\, the imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans\n– Ephesus\, the best-preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean\, whose treasures include ancient villas with splendid frescoes and mosaics\, and the 2ndcentury A.D. Library of Celsus\n– Aphrodisias\, whose Temple of Aphrodite\, tetrapylon\, large stadium\, and baths of Hadrian are unforgettable\n– Hierapolis-Pamukkale\, where we see the ruins of the baths and temples of a famous 2nd-century B.C. thermal spa \n• Marvel at a variety of Greco-Roman sites\, including:\n– Sardis\, former capital of the Lydian Empire and King Croesus\, who was defeated by Persian king Cyrus the Great in 546 B.C.\n– Didyma’s 7th-century B.C. Temple of Apollo\, one of the leading oracles in the ancient world; and the 4th-century B.C. Temple of Athena at Priene\, which became the classical model of Greek city planning\n– Magnesia on the Meander\, renowned for its Artemis cult\, which has the ruins of a well-preserved theater and a stadium that could seat 30\,000 spectators\n– Kibyra\, with its magnificent stadium\, odeon covered with a Medusa mosaic\, late Roman bath\, and underground tombs\n– Sagalassos\, a rarely visited and recently excavated site at an elevation of 5\,000 feet\, with breathtaking views\n– Aspendos\, with one of the best-preserved ancient theaters in the world\, renowned for its acoustics; and Perge\, with its splendid theater\, stadium\, and enormous Hellenistic and Roman gates \n• Explore several fine museum collections\, including Istanbul’s Archaeological Museum\, Burdur’s Archaeological Museum\, and the Antalya Archaeological Museum\n• Two flights within Türkiye are included to maximize your time\n• An optional extension to central Türkiye is available\, including three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia; Hattusha: the Hittite Capital; and the Neolithic Site of Çatalhöyük. Also visit Ankara\, with its superb Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and Konya\, the famous center of Sufi mystic Rumi and his followers.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/turkiye-ancient-splendors-of-the-aegean-mediterranean-2/
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