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SUMMARY:AIA Northern Italy: Archaeology\, Culture & Cuisine tour
DESCRIPTION:Traverse northern Italy\, with the grand Italian Alps as your backdrop\, enjoying the depths of its history and the great diversity of architecture\, traditions\, and gastronomy found in three\ndistinct regions: Lombardy\, Veneto\, and Friuli Venezia Giulia. On this west-east journey from Milan to Trieste you will explore classic old towns and discover off-the-beaten-track sites\, including a stop at the site of Hannibal’s first major victory in Italy; and visits to Roman villas and temples at Sirmione\, Desenzano\, and Brescia. Visit five UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Valcamonica’s famous prehistoric petroglyphs\, Roman and early Christian Aquileia\, the well-preserved city of Verona\, landmarks of Lombard Italy in Cividale del Friuli\, and an example of prehistoric pile dwellings at Lucone di Polpenazze. Along the way\, you will be treated to insightful discussions with your AIA lecturer/host and a variety of striking vistas: plains\, lakes\, mountains\, and the Adriatic Sea; plus enjoy delicious cuisine and an ideal touring pace (including two hotel nights in Milan\, five on Lake Garda\, and three in Trieste).
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-northern-italy-archaeology-culture-cuisine-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
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SUMMARY:AIA UNESCO Treasures of Ancient Greece Circumnavigating the Peloponnese by Private Luxury Yacht + pre & post-tour options
DESCRIPTION:On this special circumnavigation of Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula in the company of two special AIA lecturers and hosts\, archaeologists Jack Davis and Shari Stocker. You will spend a night in Athens and then cruise around the Peloponnese aboard the luxurious\, 50-cabin Emerald Azzurra for seven nights. Along the way\, Jack and Shari will be part of a team of onboard experts who together will offer a series of lectures and informal discussions. This cruise\, aboard this ship\, with these experts\, is an unmatched way to experience a beautiful and deeply historical part of Greece that is filled with archaeological delights. Your adventure begins with a night in the heart of historic Athens and a private visit to either the Goulandris Museum\nof Cycladic Art or the Benaki Museum of Greek Culture. Then you will embark Emerald Azzurra\, whose sleek design grants access to hidden harbors and a rare\, full circumnavigation of the Peloponnese peninsula. Along the way\, visit five UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Mycenae\, the fabled Bronze Age citadel; Epidaurus\, known for its perfectly preserved ancient theater; Mystras\, a remarkable Byzantine city; Olympia\, birthplace of the Olympic Games; and Delphi\, once home to the most influential\noracle in the ancient world. Perhaps the highlight of the program will be our special access — thanks to Jack and Shari — at Nestor’s Palace at Pylos\, one of Greece’s best-preserved Mycenaean palaces. Between guided visits\, explore coastal towns such as Nafplion\, Gythio\, and Pylos\, each with deep historical roots. Conclude the voyage with a spectacular passage through the Corinth Canal before returning to Athens. Also available are a two-night\, pre-tour extension in Athens and a four-night\,\npost-tour extension cruise in the Aegean. \nHighlights include:\n-Visit five UNESCO World Heritage Sites with expert local guides: Epidaurus\, Mycenae\, Mystras\, Olympia\, and Delphi.\n-Transit the Corinth Canal\, whose history extends back into classical times\, including an unsuccessful attempt to build it in the 1st century A.D.\n-Cruise for seven nights aboard the luxurious Emerald Azzurra\, a state-of-the-art mega-yacht privately chartered and expertly staffed for unparalleled comfort and service.\n-Gain special access to one of the most important Mycenaean sites in Greece\, Nestor’s Palace at Pylos\, where our AIA lecturers have done extensive fieldwork and made extraordinary finds.\n-Wander through charming seaside towns like Nafplion\, Gythio\, and Pylos\, where cobblestone streets\, whitewashed buildings\, and vibrant harbors create picturesque settings perfect for exploration. \nOPTIONAL PRE-TRIP EXTENSION: TUESDAY–FRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 15–18 \, 2026 (Athens Greece)\nDepart home on an overnight flight to Athens\, Greece. Arrive Wednesday\, September 16\, and transfer to the centrally located Athens Capital Hotel—MGallery Collection. Experience the treasures our AIA study leaders who will enrich your visit with their expertise. Explore ancient landmarks from the bustling Agora and lively Plaka to the iconic Acropolis and its acclaimed museum. Savor authentic Greek meals\, visit the National Archaeological Museum\, and enjoy time to discover this vibrant city at your own pace. \nOPTIONAL POST-TRIP EXTENSION: SATURDAY-WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26 -30\, 2026 (Athens\, Cape Sounion\, Delos\, Mykonos\, KuŞadasi Turkiye\, Herakalion\, Crete\, Greece and Knossos)\nLIMITED AVAILABILITY Remain in your cabin for an additional four-night cruise through the Aegean Sea\, exploring the region’s most iconic ancient sites with expert local guides. This extension must be booked with the main program to ensure the same\ncabin throughout.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-unesco-treasures-of-ancient-greece-circumnavigating-the-peloponnese-by-private-luxury-yacht-pre-post-tour-options/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
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SUMMARY:AIA Romans & Moors in Morocco & Spain tour
DESCRIPTION:Trace the layered history of the western Mediterranean on a journey through Morocco and Spain\, where Roman\, Islamic\, and Christian civilizations shaped enduring cultural landscapes. From Morocco’s Roman ruins and imperial cities to Andalusia’s Moorish masterpieces and Spain’s great art collections\, this thoughtfully paced itinerary weaves together archaeology\, architecture\, and living traditions. Along the way\, you will be treated to insightful discussions with your AIA lecturer/host\, Patrick Hunt\, whose deep field experience and engaging lectures will bring these countries’ histories vividly to life. \nTour highlights:\n• Explore Morocco’s imperial cities of Rabat\, Meknes\, and Fes\, including the medieval medinas of Fes el-Bali (“Old Fes”)\n• Walk through layers of history at Rabat’s Chellah Fortress\, where Phoenician\, Roman\, and Islamic remains converge\n• Experience Andalusia’s cultural crossroads in Seville\, Córdoba\, and Granada\, featuring palaces\, mosques\, cathedrals\, and historic quarters\n• Visit exceptional Roman sites including Volubilis\, Italica\, and the soaring Roman aqueduct of Segovia\n• Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Alhambra\, Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba\, Royal Alcázar of Seville\, and historic city centers\n• Delve into Spain’s artistic legacy with a guided visit of Madrid’s Prado Museum\n• Savor regional cuisine through welcome and farewell dinners\, select hosted meals\, and opportunities to dine independently\n• Stay in well-located 4- and 5-star hotels chosen for their quality\, comfort\, and proximity to key sites\nThis exclusive\, small-group tour is limited to just 16 participants.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-romans-moors-in-morocco-spain-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
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SUMMARY:AIA Essential Greece by Land & Sea tour with a 4-Night Aegean Cruise & Optional post-tour extension: Peloponnese Discovery
DESCRIPTION:JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEART OF CLASSICAL GREECE AND THE AEGEAN WORLD on this marvelous exploration of Athens\, several Greek islands\, and the vast Greco-Roman site of Ephesus\, Türkiye. Begin with three nights in Athens\, staying near lively Syntagma Square. Explore with expert local guides Athens’ iconic ancient landmark\, the Parthenon\, plus the exceptional Acropolis Museum and the Museum of Cycladic Art. Also take a full-day excursion to the stunning sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi\, once considered the spiritual center of the ancient world. \nHighlights include: \n-Visit four UNESCO World Heritage Sites with expert local guides: Athens’ Acropolis\, the island of Delos\, Ephesus in Türkiye\, and Crete’s Minoan Palace at Knossos.\n-Delight in the antiquities and iconic sites in Athens such as climbing the Acropolis and visiting the Acropolis Museum while accompanied by expert guides.\n-Cruise with AIA study leaders for four nights aboard the luxurious Emerald Azzurra\, a privately chartered mega-yacht built\, appointed\, and staffed at the highest levels of comfort and service.\n-Swim in azure waters surrounding the beautiful island of Mykonos and explore its beautiful cobblestone streets.\n-Venture to Türkiye to walk the ancient streets of Ephesus\, where the Greco-Roman world comes alive at one of the most complete classical cities in the Mediterranean.\n-Wander the impressive ruins at Knossos in Crete\, a spectacular Bronze Age site known as Europe’s oldest city. \nOPTIONAL POST-TOUR EXTENSION: 9/30 to 10/3\, 2026\nPeloponnese Discovery Continue your journey with three nights in Greece’s Peloponnese\, a region where layers of history unfold amid striking landscapes. Explore the ruins of Corinth\, stand before the legendary citadel of Mycenae\, and marvel\nat the ancient theater of Epidaurus\, celebrated for its remarkable acoustics. Balance these encounters with time to unwind in the seaside beauty of Nafplion. Conclude your travels in Athens with a visit to the National Archaeological Museum\, home to one of the world’s most important collections of ancient art.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-essential-greece-by-land-sea-tour-with-a-4-night-aegean-cruise-optional-post-tour-extension-peloponnese-discovery/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006
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SUMMARY:AIA Prehistoric Cave Art of Spain & France tour
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. \nHighlights include: \n• Enjoy excellent accommodations in fine hotels and charming inns\, as well as fine wine and cuisine.\n• Travel 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.\n• Tour 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.\n• Explore charming villages and cities\, including Santillana del Mar and San Sebastián.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-prehistoric-cave-art-of-spain-france-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
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SUMMARY:AIA Crete & the Cycladic Islands: Archaeological Gems of the Aegean tour
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 and in the lovely coastal towns of Agios Nikolaos and Rethymnon\, plus two nights on whitewashed Santorini and two nights on chic Mykonos. \nHighlights include:\n• Four of the six sites on Crete that comprise the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Minoan Palatial Centers”: Knossos\, Phaistos\, Malia\, and Zominthos.\n• Santorini’s ancient Minoan town of Akrotiri\, which was well-preserved for millennia under volcanic ash and today paints a picture of life before the island’s 2nd-millennium B.C. eruption.\n• The island of Delos\, most sacred of the islands in the ancient Aegean\, which grew from a sanctuary of Apollo into a major hub of commerce.\n• Crete’s nearby islands of Mochlos\, with a long archaeological past including a Minoan town; and Spinalonga\, a former leper colony with a 16th-century Venetian fortress.\n• A variety of Minoan villas\, houses\, and towns\, including the “royal villa” of Agia Triada\, the houses at Tylissos\, and the vast town of Gournia.\n• The Venetian port towns of Chania and Rethymnon\, with their charming old towns\, and Rethymnon’s 16th-century Fortezza\, a grand fortress built to defend the city against the Ottomans.\n• Several excellent museums\, including the Heraklion Archaeological Museum\, housing the world’s finest collection of Minoan art and artifacts; and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera\, with a stunning collection of artifacts and wall paintings from the ancient site of Akrotiri.\n• The beauty of the cliffside\, whitewashed town of Fira\, Santorini; and the chic shops and narrow lanes of Chora\, Mykonos.\n• In addition to your knowledgeable and congenial AIA study leader\, you will be accompanied by local guides and a professional tour manager who will handle all of the logistics so you can relax\, enjoy\, and learn.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-crete-the-cycladic-islands-archaeological-gems-of-the-aegean-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
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SUMMARY:AIA Tunisia: Phoenicians to Romans\, Mosaics to Mosques tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a comprehensive\, expert-led exploration of Tunisia\, a country whose layered history has shaped the Mediterranean world for more than three millennia. Traveling with archaeologist and AIA study leader Nejib ben Lazreg\, we will experience all seven of Tunisia’s cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites\, explore fabled cities of the Phoenicians\, Romans\, and early Islamic dynasties\, and enjoy the comfort of exceptional accommodations throughout. From four nights along the Tunis coast to immersive visits in Dougga\, Bulla Regia\, Kairouan\, El Djem\, and Sousse\, this itinerary offers an ideal balance of archaeological discovery\, cultural enrichment\, and thoughtful pacing. Along the way\, we will benefit from Nejib ben Lazreg’s deep expertise\, gaining context and insight that bring Tunisia’s monumental past vividly to life. \nHighlights include:\n• Travel and learn with study leader/guide and archaeologist Nejib ben Lazreg and up to 16 guests.\n• Visit all seven of Tunisia’s cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites.\n• Explore fabled Carthage\, including the Antonine Baths and the cisterns.\n• Spend three full days in and around Tunis\, including a visit to the Bardo Museum\, featuring exquisite exhibits of Roman and Byzantine mosaics.\n• See the beautiful Cape Bon coast and the Punic site of Kerkouane.\n• Marvel at Bulla Regia\, a well-preserved site featuring underground Roman villas\, a museum\, a Temple of Apollo\, and a 2nd-century theater.\n• Tour Dougga\, established prior to the Romans\, with its 3\,500 seat theater; Temples of Saturn\, Augustan Piety\, and Mercury; and Capitol.\n• Discover Kairouan\, the fourth holiest city in the Muslim world\, founded in A.D. 670\, with its carpet\, leather\, brass\, and spice vendors; and its Great\nMosque with a three-tiered minaret.\n• Visit El Djem\, one of Tunisia’s most extraordinary sites\, with a marvelous\, 30\,000-seat\, ancient amphitheater and a museum that houses\nlovely mosaics.\n• Visit the Roman city of Sbeitla (Sufetula)\, one of North Africa’s best-preserved Roman cities\, including several stunning 2nd-century A.D. temples and mosaic-covered Byzantine baptisteries.\n• Wander through Thuburbo Majus\, a sprawling site occupied in turn by Berbers\, Phoenicians\, and Romans. The imperial remains include the Forum\, Temple of Mercury\, and sunken winter baths.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-tunisia-phoenicians-to-romans-mosaics-to-mosques-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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SUMMARY:Symposium Vesuvianum: Slavery and Humanity Revisited: The Impact of Slave Systems on Personal Experience
DESCRIPTION:Organizers: John Bodel\, Brown University; William Owens\, Ohio University; Roberta Stewart\, Dartmouth College \nIn his 1965 book Sklaverei und Humanität\, Joseph Vogt offered a description of Roman slavery in which the enslaved accommodated themselves to the moral universe created by their enslavers. A dozen years later Moses Finley delivered a riposte to Vogt in a lecture at the Collège de France on “Slavery and Humanity\,” in which he insisted on “a sharp distinction between more or less humane treatment of individual slaves by individual masters and the inhumanity of slavery as an institution”. Finley considered “the ambiguity inherent in slavery” to be “an excellent starting-point from which to examine the theme” but in the end concluded that the topic\, “slavery and humanity\, is plunged into the centre of modern moral and ideological controversy\, as much a field for the philosopher and the theologian as for the historian” (Ancient Slavery and Modern Ideology\, p. 122). \nNow\, nearly fifty years after Finley’s pronouncement\, we propose to return to the issue of slavery and humanity and to convene a group of scholars with diverse interests and methodologies to consider the impact of ancient Mediterranean slave systems on persons\, both the enslaved and the enslavers. What effect did systemic slavery have on the personal experiences and worldview of enslavers and the enslaved in ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern societies? What new insights into this question can be gained through methodologies developed over the past fifty years? Of particular relevance to the focus on persons are the distortions in the archive created by systems of domination. Such distortion is especially true for ancient Mediterranean slavery. Consideration of an enslaved person’s point of view often entails reading the ancient archive against the grain and increases our reliance on the comparative method and other heuristic devices as well as our obligation to employ them self-consciously and critically. \nWe solicit papers that consider any aspect of human experience in ancient Mediterranean or Near Eastern slavery. Possible topics include: the contexts of economic activity and social relations; affectual relations among the enslaved and between enslavers and enslaved; modes of resistance or accommodation; solidarity among the enslaved and among enslavers; religion and other aspects of cultural memory among the enslaved; trauma\, or the psychic assault of enslavement and its consequences. \nThe symposium will include three and a half days of papers and discussion. Papers will be 25-30 minutes long with time for discussion. The schedule will also include visits to selected sites nearby. Meals and housing will be provided by the Villa Vergiliana (a bed in a double room with breakfast and dinner is approximately €70 a day; single rooms are available at private hotel/B&B accommodations within walking distance of the Villa). Those staying at the Villa should also figure in the cost of Vergilian Society membership ($35 for the year). In addition\, there may be a modest registration fee\, dependent on outside funding\, to help defray the cost of lunches and other conference activities. \nConfirmed participants include: Seth Bernard (University of Toronto)\, Ronald Charles (University of Toronto)\, Chris DeWet (University of Pretoria)\, Deborah Kamen (University of Washington)\, Sarah Levin-Richardson (University of Washington)\, David Lewis (University of Edinburgh) and Lauren Petersen (University of Delaware). \nPlease submit abstracts (300-400 words) to William Owens (owensb@ohio.edu) by February 15\, 2026.\nThe organizers will get back to you during the first week of March.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/symposium-vesuvianum-slavery-and-humanity-revisited-the-impact-of-slave-systems-on-personal-experience/
LOCATION:Villa Vergiliana\, Via Cuma 320\, Bacoli\, NA\, 80070\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:AIA Coastal Peru: Cradle of Civilization in the Americas tour
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on an in-depth archaeological journey with anthropological archaeologist Gabriela Cervantes-Quequezana\, Ph.D.\, whose extensive fieldwork brings depth and perspective to the societies we explore along Peru’s dynamic northern coast. Discover the ancient cultural centers of coastal Peru\, home to some of the earliest and most influential civilizations in the Americas. From the remains of monumental pyramids at Caral-Supe to the richly decorated temples of the Moche and Chimú\, this journey reveals more than five millennia of innovation\, artistry\, and ritual practice. \nHighlights include:\n•The Americas’ earliest urban centers: Explore the UNESCO-listed Caral-Supe and visit the early coastal sites of Bandurria and Vichama\, featuring sunken plazas\, stepped pyramids\, and striking friezes\n•Major ceremonial sites: Experience Pachacamac\, tour Sechín with its carved warrior bas-reliefs\, and see Chankillo (UNESCO)\, one of the world’s earliest solar observatories\n•Moche and Chimú achievements: Visit Huaca de la Luna and the vast adobe capital of Chan Chan (UNESCO)\, masterpieces of coastal architecture and artistic expression\n•Royal tombs and elite burials: Study iconic discoveries at El Brujo\, Batán Grande\, and the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum\n•Exceptional museum access: Enjoy an in-depth visit to Lima’s renowned Larco Museum\, with a private curator discussion (pending confirmation)\n•Expert leadership: Gain insight through lectures and discussions with Dr. Cervantes-Quequezana\, whose research focuses on political integration\, architecture\, craft production\, and social dynamics in ancient Peru\n•Traveling with a small group: Limited to just 16 participants\n•An optional\, 6-day\, post-tour extension to Cusco (UNESCO) and Machu Picchu (UNESCO) is available
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-coastal-peru-cradle-of-civilization-in-the-americas-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="AIA Tours":MAILTO:aia@studytours.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20260403T144712
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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/
LOCATION:MA
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:20261012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144712
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/
LOCATION:MA
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:20260403T144712
CREATED:20260305T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T150436Z
UID:10008876-1791936000-1792972799@www.archaeological.org
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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="AIA Tours":MAILTO:aia@studytours.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270114
DTSTAMP:20260403T144712
CREATED:20260323T180028Z
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SUMMARY:Tanzania Safari: Human Origins & the Great Migration
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Serengeti’s Great Migration\, and view two significant human origin fossil sites plus magnificent savannah and volcanic landscapes\, including Ngorongoro Crater. Stay at exclusive and luxurious tented camps\, and travel in spacious\, four-wheel drive safari vehicles. \nHighlights are many:\n• Leading our group of just 16 participants is paleoanthropologist & naturalist Dr. William Harcourt-Smith and expert driver/guides.\n• Spend three days experiencing the spectacular “Great Migration\,” when hundreds of thousands of wildebeest\, along with tens of thousands of zebra\, amass in the Lake Ndutu area of the southern Serengeti ecosystem.\n• Spend three days exploring the Great Rift Valley and the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater\, an extinct volcanic crater 10 to 12 miles in diameter that is teeming with African wildlife.\n• Spend two days at Lake Natron\, at the foot of Ol Doinyo Lengai\, an active volcano\, and visit the archaeological site of Engare Sero\, where your AIA lecturer has worked for two seasons—it has the largest assemblage of fossil footprints on the African continent.\n• Visit the famous Oldupai (Olduvai) Gorge and its museum with your expert AIA lecturer\, learning about the important hominid fossils and tools found there.\n• Stay for two days at the beginning\, plus a day room at the end\, at a luxurious resort and spa hotel in Arusha and visit Arusha National Park.\n• Enjoy eight nights at luxurious tented lodges in ideal locations\, offering the amenities of a well-appointed hotel with the adventure of being under canvas.\n• Travel in Land Cruiser safari vehicles with extra sitting room and space to stand\, look\, and photograph out all sides of their large\, pop-up roof hatches.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/tanzania-safari-human-origins-the-great-migration/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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