Annabel and Denise spent last weekend (27/28 February) at the annual Current Archaeology conference, held this year at the British Museum. It was a sell-out event, very well-attended, and an excellent opportunity to catch up with what has been happening in the archaeological world.
For us it was also the chance to meet up with old friends who have travelled with us many times, and to meet some new ones who have booked but not yet travelled – and, of course, to encourage those who have not yet taken the plunge with us to do so.
Andante sponsored the awards…
By Dr Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones.
Almost hidden out of sight, at the rear of the great platform of Persepolis, tucked away at the side of the museum are the remains of multiple chambers connected by long service corridors. Today the outlines of these rooms are easy to spot since they have been built up in mud brick to the height of about 12 inches. Stone lintels at the doorway and the shattered remains of columns are also visible. Stand at the remains of Xerxes’ palace and look down. You’ll see it all.
But what is this building? Scholars are deeply divided…
Bare Bones Troy 2010![]() Eight days, Two hotels, and some of the most beautiful and evocative sites of the Classical world. Central to it all is the story of Troy and the Trojan Wars as recounted by Homer. £1295 (sgl supp £100) | Price without ... Read more |
Libya - Tripolitania & Cyrenaica 2010![]() Leptis Magna, built as a show piece of Roman Imperial success, is one of the most important Classical cities in the world. This tour contrasts the Roman cities of the west with the Greek cities of the east. £2050 (sgl supp ... Read more |
Bare Bones Southern Turkey 2010![]() £1320 (sgl supp £170) | Price without flights: £1115 Sun 11th - Sun 18th April 2010, 8 days with Dr Denise AllenAvailability: Singles Full | Doubles ... Read more |
Albania - Land of the Eagles 2010![]() Albania's recent isolation means that there is still a (quickly vanishing) sense of a time-warp here. The country lies between Greece and Italy, so much of its classical past is untouched and rural. £1900 (sgl supp £180) | Price without flights: ... Read more |