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SUMMARY:The Queens of Nimrud’s Northwest Palace: Beauty\, Power\, and Presence in the Neo-Assyrian World\, c. 8
DESCRIPTION:Too often overshadowed by the legacy of Assyria’s ancient kings\, this presentation illuminates\nthe queens who reigned with them in ancient Iraq during the ninth and centuries BCE. We focus\non the queens of Nimrud’s Northwest Palace because it is here that Iraqi archaeologists\ndiscovered their royal tombs. The tombs contained heaps of precious jewelry and regalia\, along\nwith cuneiform inscriptions\, and even some skeletal remains. Putting together these artifacts of\ndeath\, and connecting them to the art\, architecture\, and written record of the era\, we can\nreconstruct the beauty\, power\, and presence of Nimrud’s Northwest Palace queens in life and for\neternity.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/the-queens-of-nimruds-northwest-palace-beauty-power-and-presence-in-the-neo-assyrian-world-c-8/
LOCATION:Penn Museum\, 3260 South St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Phoebe Sheftel":MAILTO:pasheftel@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270425
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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/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270425
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UID:10009053-1807401600-1808611199@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:Grand Mediterranean Voyage: Malta to Türkiye
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join archaeologist Michael Hoff on an enriching\, ten-night voyage through the central Mediterranean and into the Aegean. Experience an extraordinary variety of sites throughout Malta\, Sicily\, Italy’s “heel\,” the island of Corfu and mainland Greece\, and Türkiye as we explore some of the most remarkable landscapes and archaeological treasures of the ancient world. Embark in Valletta\, Malta\, our elegant\, home-away-from-home: the 92-stateroom Le Dumont d’Urville\, which makes for an ideal\nbase as we wend our way toward Türkiye. The vessel’s intimate size\, inviting public spaces\, and attentive service create an ideal setting for both discovery and relaxation. \nHighlights include:\n• Exploration of Malta’s remarkable prehistoric heritage\, including the Tarxien Temples and the even older sanctuary of Ħaġar Qim\, along with Valletta’s magnificent Baroque St. John’s Co-Cathedral\, home to Caravaggio masterpieces.\n• A visit to Syracuse\, Sicily\, once one of the greatest cities of the ancient Mediterranean\, where the vast archaeological park\, the monumental Greek theater\, and the historic island of Ortygia reveal the city’s Greek and Roman legacies.\n• A day in Puglia\, discovering Lecce’s exuberant Baroque architecture before exploring the historic port town of Gallipoli\, with its winding streets and long history of Mediterranean trade.\n• Greece’s lush island landscapes of Corfu\, sacred sanctuary of Delphi\, dramatic Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion\, and breathtaking monasteries of Meteora\, one of Europe’s most extraordinary cultural landscapes.\n• Stepping into the ancient world at Ephesus\, one of the best preserved classical cities in existence; and visits to the impressive remains of Perge and Aspendos\, including Aspendos’ magnificent Roman theater. \nDrawing on decades of excavations and research in Greece and Türkiye\, Professor Hoff will offer engaging lectures and insightful interpretations that deepen our understanding of the sites we visit. His talks and conversations will illuminate the historical connections\, archaeological discoveries\, and cultural traditions that helped shape the Mediterranean world. I hope you will join us for this remarkable journey across the ancient Mediterranean. This program is co-sponsored\, so we encourage you to\ncontact us today at aia@studytours.org or (800) 748-6262 to reserve your preferred stateroom.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/grand-mediterranean-voyage-malta-to-turkiye/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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UID:10009292-1807455600-1807462800@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:From Archaeologist to Nobel Prize-winning Chemist: Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin and the Gerasa Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:Lecture by Lisa Brody (Jack and Mary Ann Frable Curator of Ancient Art\, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts). 16th Stuart L. Wheeler Gallery of the Ancient World Lecture\, followed by open house reception at the Ancient World Gallery\, Humanities Building 419.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/from-archaeologist-to-nobel-prize-winning-chemist-dorothy-crowfoot-hodgkin-and-the-gerasa-mosaics/
LOCATION:Jepson Hall\, Room 118\, Richmond Way 221\, Richmond\, VA\, 23226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Other Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Baughan":MAILTO:ebaughan@richmond.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270426
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SUMMARY:Greece's Temples\, Theaters & Sacred Landscapes: An Archaeological Exploration tour
DESCRIPTION:Experience the awe-inspiring ruins of ancient Greece through the eyes of an expert. This immersive journey\, led by archaeologist Jenifer Neils and a local guide\, brings deeper meaning to the temples\, theaters\, and sanctuaries that shaped Western civilization. As we travel from the Acropolis of Athens\, across the Peloponnese\, to the oracle of Delphi and the monasteries of Meteora and to sites associated with the remarkable life of Alexander the Great\, each site comes to life through the insights of our expert local guide. Professor Neils will offer informal discussions and a series of formal lectures throughout the program. With a small group of fellow travelers\, explore world-renowned sites and museums\, and return each evening to exceptional accommodations. \nHighlights:\n• Travel in the company of Jenifer Neils\, a leading archaeologist and expert on the ancient Mediterranean.\n• Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites: » The Acropolis of Athens\, with its iconic Parthenon and nearby Acropolis Museum\n» Epidaurus\, home to the remarkably preserved theater and sanctuary of Asclepius\n» Mycenae and Tiryns\, centers of the Mycenaean civilization and Homeric legend\n» Olympia\, where the ancient Olympic Games were held for more than a millennium\n» Delphi\, the sanctuary of Apollo and site of the most famous oracle in antiquity\n» Meteora\, with its dramatic monasteries perched atop towering rock formations\n» The archaeological site of Vergina\, burial place of Macedonian royalty\n• Explore outstanding museum collections\n• Enjoy excellent meals and stays in historic towns\, with time to explore.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/greeces-temples-theaters-sacred-landscapes-an-archaeological-exploration-tour/
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270412T170000
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UID:10009187-1807549200-1807552800@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:Joukowsky Lecture: Teaching (and Curating) Ancient Egypt with Empathy and Care
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an in-person lecture by Jen Thum (Harvard Art Museums). \nEgyptology and museums have come a long way in terms of ethical stewardship. Join Egyptologist and museum educator\, Dr. Thum\, for an interactive look at ancient Egyptian artifacts in the care of the Harvard Art Museums that have been the focus of recent efforts to center ancient personhood\, course-correct for unsavory past practices\, and upend stereotypes about the ancient world. Be forewarned that audience members will be encouraged to look closely and weigh-in on what they see and think. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/joukowsky-lecture-teaching-and-curating-ancient-egypt-with-empathy-and-care/
LOCATION:Whitman College Maxey Hall 207\, 173 Stanton St.\, Walla Walla\, WA\, 99362\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Davies":MAILTO:daviessh@whitman.edu
GEO:46.0731084;-118.3266855
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270415T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260822T224403Z
CREATED:20260721T170731Z
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UID:10009115-1807813800-1807819200@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/2027-04-15/
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
GEO:47.6568784;-117.446951
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