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SUMMARY:Absolute Egypt
DESCRIPTION:This itinerary is carefully crafted to provide discerning travelers with the finest Egypt tour available. Our 19-day program is the most in-depth exploration of ancient Egypt’s greatest sites\, combining all the best attributes of an all-inclusive\, well-paced\,\nluxury trip with just 16 travelers.\n• Our leaders are an exceptional and engaging trio\, who have led special Egypt tours together for twenty years: Egyptologist Dr. Stephen Harvey\, plus both an expert tour manager and an expert Egyptology guide.\n• Meet with excavators and conservators\, including behind-the-scenes visits\, when possible\, due to Dr. Harvey’s extensive contacts.\n• Discover the preeminent sites of the pharaohs from Cairo to Luxor\, Aswan\, and Abu Simbel:\n– Spend a full day discovering the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and another full day seeing the iconic masterpieces of the historic Egyptian Museum\, plus the wide-ranging collection of the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC).\n– See the amazing Giza pyramids and Sphinx as well as Saqqara’s Step Pyramid of Djoser and closed-to-the-public tombs.\n– Explore the astounding temple complex of Karnak as well as Luxor Temple\, plus spectacular royal mortuary temples and tombs in the Valley of the Kings.\n– Visit two remarkable\, less-visited temples: the Temple of Hathor at Dendera and the Temple of Khnum at Esna. Both have exquisite columns and well-preserved\, painted astronomical ceilings.\n– Cruise the Nile from Esna to Aswan aboard an eight-cabin dahabiya\, a traditional sail boat\, away from the convoys of large riverboats\, so that we may visit sites without the typical crowds. From the spacious covered top deck\, observe timeless pastoral scenes of feluccas\, farmers\, herders\, and village life.\n– Overnight at Abu Simbel to visit without the usual crowds the stunning rock cut temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari\, including the Sound and Light Show. \n• Enjoy 4- and 5-star accommodations for 17 memorable nights:\n– Four nights at Giza’s 5-star Marriott Mena House Hotel in Pyramid View rooms;\n– Two nights in Luxor on the Nile’s East Bank at the 5-star Steigenberger Nile Palace;\n– Three nights in Luxor on the Nile’s West Bank near the Valley of the Kings at the spectacular\, 5-star Hotel Al Moudira;\n– Four nights cruising on a luxurious\, eight-cabin dahabiya;\n– Two nights at the 5-star Sonesta Nouba Hotel Aswan;\n– One night at the 4-star Seti Abu Simbel Lake Resort;\n– One night at the convenient\, 5-star Le Méridien Cairo Airport Hotel. \nThis exclusive tour is the most inclusive and fascinating experience of ancient Egypt available. It is limited to just 16 guests\, so we urge you to reserve your space today.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/absolute-egypt-3/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270208
DTSTAMP:20260430T131513Z
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SUMMARY:Maya Pyramids & Temples of Yucatan
DESCRIPTION:This incredible nine-day holiday provides the best-paced itinerary available to see the sun-drenched Yucatán peninsula’s ancient sites\, traditional Maya villages\, and colonial architecture. Maya art and architecture abound\, with visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Chichén Itzá and Uxmal\, plus Ek Balam\, Dzibilchaltun\, and more: iconic as well as off-the-beaten-path sites with soaring pyramids\, distinctive temple complexes\, and wonderful sculpture. There is free time to bird watch\, shop for crafts\, or\nrelax\, reflect\, and enjoy our excellent accommodations. Enjoy two nights at the Villas Arqueológicas Chichén Itzá (next to Chichén Itzá) and three at the Hacienda Uxmal (next to Uxmal). Maximum of just 12 guests.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/maya-pyramids-temples-of-yucatan-4/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260826T163800Z
CREATED:20260826T163800Z
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SUMMARY:Archaeology-Hour Screening: The Archaeology of Alphabets and Abecedaries
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an in-person screening and informal discussion of the Archaeology Hour talk by Stephen Houston and Felipe Rojas (Brown University). \nA large part of the globe uses an alphabet of some sort. But what does it mean when it is put on display as an “abecedary\,” a graphic sequence of letters? This talk explores the abecedary as a means of promoting a “secondary system” of writing — the alphabet — long after the primary inventions of script in Egypt\, China\, and Mesoamerica. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/archaeology-hour-screening-the-archaeology-of-alphabets-and-abecedaries/
LOCATION:Whitman College Maxey Hall 207\, 173 Stanton St.\, Walla Walla\, WA\, 99362\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Davies":MAILTO:daviessh@whitman.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T190000
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SUMMARY:The Gilded Age in Washington DC: The Classical Capital as City Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:Lecture by Elise Friedland (George Washington University)
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/the-gilded-age-in-washington-dc-the-classical-capital-as-city-beautiful/
LOCATION:Jepson Hall\, Room 118\, Richmond Way 221\, Richmond\, VA\, 23226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Baughan":MAILTO:ebaughan@richmond.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260910T190420Z
CREATED:20260910T190420Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Histories: How Chile Peppers Conquered the World
DESCRIPTION:Katherine Chiou (University of Alabama/AIA National lecturer) \nToday\, chili peppers are central to cuisines across Asia\, Africa\, Europe\, and the Americas\, but all domesticated chili peppers trace their origins to the Indigenous\npeoples of the Americas. Drawing on archaeology\, botany\, and history\, this lecture explores how chili peppers were first domesticated\, how they spread across ancient\nsocieties in the Americas\, and how global trade and colonialism transformed them into one of the world’s most influential foods. From ancient farmers and cooks to\nmodern global cuisine\, this talk traces the remarkable story of how a small pepper reshaped the human experience of flavor.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/hot-histories-how-chile-peppers-conquered-the-world/
LOCATION:Pecos Trail Café
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program,Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270307
DTSTAMP:20260508T174607Z
CREATED:20260508T174607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T174607Z
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SUMMARY:Absolute Egypt (February)
DESCRIPTION:This itinerary is carefully crafted to provide discerning travelers with the finest Egypt tour available. Our 19-day program is the most in-depth exploration of ancient Egypt’s greatest sites\, combining all the best attributes of an all-inclusive\, well-paced\,\nluxury trip with just 16 travelers.\n• Our leaders are an exceptional and engaging trio\, who have led special Egypt tours together for twenty years: Egyptologist Dr. Stephen Harvey\, plus both an expert tour manager and an expert Egyptology guide.\n• Meet with excavators and conservators\, including behind-the-scenes visits\, when possible\, due to Dr. Harvey’s extensive contacts.\n• Discover the preeminent sites of the pharaohs from Cairo to Luxor\, Aswan\, and Abu Simbel:\n– Spend a full day discovering the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and another full day seeing the iconic masterpieces of the historic Egyptian Museum\, plus the wide-ranging collection of the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC).\n– See the amazing Giza pyramids and Sphinx as well as Saqqara’s Step Pyramid of Djoser and closed-to-the-public tombs.\n– Explore the astounding temple complex of Karnak as well as Luxor Temple\, plus spectacular royal mortuary temples and tombs in the Valley of the Kings.\n– Visit two remarkable\, less-visited temples: the Temple of Hathor at Dendera and the Temple of Khnum at Esna. Both have exquisite columns and well-preserved\, painted astronomical ceilings.\n– Cruise the Nile from Esna to Aswan aboard an eight-cabin dahabiya\, a traditional sail boat\, away from the convoys of large riverboats\, so that we may visit sites without the typical crowds. From the spacious covered top deck\, observe timeless pastoral scenes of feluccas\, farmers\, herders\, and village life.\n– Overnight at Abu Simbel to visit without the usual crowds the stunning rock cut temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari\, including the Sound and Light Show.\n• Enjoy 4- and 5-star accommodations for 17 memorable nights:\n– Four nights at Giza’s 5-star Marriott Mena House Hotel in Pyramid View rooms;\n– Two nights in Luxor on the Nile’s East Bank at the 5-star Steigenberger Nile Palace;\n– Three nights in Luxor on the Nile’s West Bank near the Valley of the Kings at the spectacular\, 5-star Hotel Al Moudira;\n– Four nights cruising on a luxurious\, eight-cabin dahabiya;\n– Two nights at the 5-star Sonesta Nouba Hotel Aswan;\n– One night at the 4-star Seti Abu Simbel Lake Resort;\n– One night at the convenient\, 5-star Le Méridien Cairo Airport Hotel. \nThis exclusive tour is the most inclusive and fascinating experience of ancient Egypt available. It is limited to just 16 guests\, so we urge you to reserve your space today.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/absolute-egypt-february/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260821T161538Z
CREATED:20260821T161538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T161538Z
UID:10009194-1802806200-1802809800@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:Soil Genomics: Ancestry\, Health\, and Community-Engaged Science
DESCRIPTION:Carter Clinton from NC State University will speak on his research integrating ancient DNA\, burial soil genomics\, and African diaspora population genomics to investigate ancestry\, identity\, and health in African American communities.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/soil-genomics-ancestry-health-and-community-engaged-science/
LOCATION:Semans Auditorium (Room 117)\, Belk Visual Arts Center\, 315 N. Main St.\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270304
DTSTAMP:20260403T194156Z
CREATED:20260403T194156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194156Z
UID:10009040-1802908800-1804118399@www.archaeological.org
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270304
DTSTAMP:20260403T195611Z
CREATED:20260403T195611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T195611Z
UID:10009042-1802908800-1804118399@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:Jungle Kingdoms of the Ancient Maya
DESCRIPTION:Join us on this tropical adventure that offers the most comprehensive and best-paced exploration of the ancient Maya world amid the verdant jungles and awe-inspiring ruins of Mexico\, Guatemala\, and Honduras.\nThis 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. Ben Thomas 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 us on this\nwinter 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\, Yaxhá\, 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.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/jungle-kingdoms-of-the-ancient-maya-6/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260822T224403Z
CREATED:20260721T170731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T224403Z
UID:10009113-1802975400-1802980800@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:Fort Vancouver and the Historical Archaeology of the Pacific Northwest
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Doug Wilson.   \nAbstract:\nThis talk will illuminate Fort Vancouver’s central role in the colonial history of the Pacific Northwest seen through the lens of historical archaeology. Wilson will illuminate the extraordinary confluence of places\, people and conflict that has shaped our region. Artifacts\, belongings\, and landscapes are contrasted with the documentary record to explore the critical place of Indigenous peoples and Immigrant groups in the region’s history. This talk will touch on early exploration\, including colonial forts and explorer’s campsites\, including Spokane House\, and highlight the ongoing important connections between historic places and modern peoples.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/spokane-monthly-archaeology-lecture/2027-02-18/
LOCATION:Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture\, 2316 W 1st Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Bell":MAILTO:cbell2118@gmail.com
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