October 6-18, 2017

Led by Dr. Yorke Rowan, Senior Research Associate, Oriental Institute

The Oriental Institute is pleased to present a comprehensive tour of Jordan.  Situated at the crossroads of cultures, Jordan is among the most historically rich areas in the world and is home to five UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

• Go on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the American Center for Oriental Research (ACOR) in Amman, followed by a special dinner at the home of ACOR Director Barbara Porter.
• Spend a day touring the ancient Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash, including the 2nd-century Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Artemis, and the Forum’s oval colonnade.
• Visit the Castles of the Eastern Desert.
• Take an expedition to the otherwise inaccessible archaeological site of Wadi al-Qattafi in the "Black Desert" with excavation director Dr.Yorke Rowan.
• Tour the Neolithic archaeological site of Beidha
• View the exquisite Byzantine-era mosaics in the bustling market town of Madaba.
• Experience mysterious Wadi Rum, where T. E. Lawrence camped during the Arab Revolt of 1917-18.
• Explore the wondrous ruins of Petra, the rock-cut "Rose City."

A brochure will be available shortly for download.

To book this trip, contact Archaeological Tours at 866.740.5130 or email info@archaeologicaltrs.com.