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Expert-Led Private Tour of the British Museum
This walk explores how the British Museum came into existence in the mid-eighteenth century during the period of Enlightenment, so called because of people's desire to re-examine received ideas and explore new ones using different methods of collecting data. During the Enlightenment period different disciplines were born, among them archaeology, art history and the study of languages and scripts. We will look at some of the antiquities and languages of ancient Iraq and Iran as material from these areas forms some of the earliest collections in the British Museum. Large-scale excavation in the ancient Middle East and the race for deciphering of hieroglyphic and cuneiform scripts were inspired by the finds from Mesopotamia and Persia. The beginnings of the British Museum are inextricably tied to the European re-discovery of these ancient cultures. We begin our walk in the Enlightenment Gallery where we will talk about how archaeology evolved from the work of antiquaries; how art history was born with the study of ancient Greek sculpture and vase painting, and how Greek art set the standard for the next 200 years of what was considered the model of fully evolved art. We then move onto discussing how ancient texts came to be deciphered in the first place and we will compare the ways in which hieroglyphs and cuneiform, the two earliest scripts, were cracked. Our discussion will be illustrated by the Rosetta Stone which now lives in the British Museum, along with about 130,000 pieces of cuneiform tablets from ancient Iraq, some of which are on display. Depending on the interests of your guide and the group, we may then spend time looking more in depth at the art of ancient Iran and/or of ancient Iraq in its earlier phases, before taking in the palace reliefs of ancient Assyrian kings, which form the best collection of ancient Iraqi sculpture outside of Baghdad. If time permits, and we are in the mood, we may take a peek at the Parthenon marbles, which will bring us back to the beginning of our discussions of what the 18th and 19th century European viewer perceived as the highest art form.
Daily Buses from Yerevan to Tehran
The buses depart from the Kilika Bus Terminal of Yerevan everyday at 10:00. The agency name is “Gity Peyma”. Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is a little city. It is not very confusing to get around. If your hotel or accomodation is in the Yerevan the taxi driver will take max 4$ to get you to the Kilika Bus terminal. If your taxi driver does not speak English do not worry about that tell them "Kilikia avtokayan" and he will bring you to the exact Terminal.Do not forget to bring your passport.Important: Iran is currently under an economic sanction from the West, so your debit and credit card can’t be used in Iran. So, before getting to Iran, plan your trip, and get some USD or EUR for your entire trip.The Trip will finish in Azadi Bus Terminal.
Guided Museum Pass Istanbul: Skip-the-line Tickets with Guided Tours
Hagia Sophia: Your guide will explain the mystery of the magnificent Hagia Sophia. Hagia Sophia is a great architectural beauty and an important monument both for the Byzantine and the Ottoman Empires. Once a church, later a mosque, and now a museum at the Turkish Republic, Hagia Sophia has always been a precious building. Topkapı Palace: Enter one of the most secreted places in history. Topkapı Palace was the primary residence of Ottoman Sultans for more than 600 years and Istanbul Tourist Pass is opening the doors of this marvelous palace to you. Being the most visited museum of Turkey, the Topkapı Palace not only shows you how a Sultan’s life was, but also many exhibitions of great variety. The Topkapı Palace witnessed the Ottoman history since the conquest of Constantinople, now it is your turn… Basilica Cistern: Due to the fact that Constantinople era Istanbul was constantly besieged during the Roman and Byzantine periods, it was constantly in need of a regular supply of water. To meet this need, a great number of cisterns were constructed during both eras. The Yerebatan Cistern, which is also known as the Basilica Cistern, is the largest and most impressive of all of the cisterns in the city. The Yerebatan Cistern amazes all of its visitors with its marble pillars. Indeed, one might even think that such a magnificent space could, in fact, be a castle. Hagia Irene: Hagia Irene or Holy Peace, was a Greek Eastern Orthodox church built under the orders of Emperor Constantine I over the ruins of a pagan temple as the first church in Constantinople. It served as the church of the Patriarchate until the Hagia Sophia basilica was built. Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum Tour: The museum, which houses the richest collection of carpets in the world, has a large number of particularly striking carpets from the Seljuk Empire¸ the most important Turkish state prior to the Ottoman Empire. Rugs that were produced in Anatolia during the 15th, 16th, and 17thcenturies, are typically ornamented with geometric figures, Kufic designs, and animals, and are among the most valuable items in this section. Here, you also find exquisite rugs from Iran and the Caucasus.
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum(Istanbul) Skip-the-line ticket with Guided Tour
The museum, which houses the richest collection of carpets in the world, has a large number of particularly striking carpets from the Seljuk Empire¸ the most important Turkish state prior to the Ottoman Empire. Rugs that were produced in Anatolia during the 15th, 16th, and 17thcenturies, are typically ornamented with geometric figures, Kufic designs, and animals, and are among the most valuable items in this section. Here, you also find exquisite rugs from Iran and the Caucasus.Hand-written Qurans and hand-written decrees, acquittals, and monograms from Ottoman Sultans are also to be found in the museum’s collection. In the museum’s “Wooden Artifacts Section”, you can examine artifacts that date from Anatolia in the 9th and 10th centuries, as well as wooden artwork embellished with mother-of-pearl and ivory from Ottoman times.There are also many stone artifacts on display in the museum. Some of the most fascinating stone items are the tombstones from the Seljuk era, which represent a branch of calligraphy quite different from the Ottoman version. Hunting scenes and mythological creatures such as gryphons and dragons are often featured on these tombstones.
Skywing's Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise with Dinner and Free Transfer!!
Start time/ Boarding time: 8:00 PM Location: Dhow Cruise Marina, Behind Signature Hotel Apartments & Spa (Previously known Lotus Hotel Apartments & Spa Marina West) Transport: SIC Basis Come with us to this absolutely lovely ride around the Marina in a tradition Arabian vessel (Dhow) .Learn about how at one point it was used to trade between the UAE and Iran and was also used for Pearl Diving! This cheeky cruise takes in views of a very lavishly decorated Dubai with residences, resorts and shopping facilities a stone throws away! You'll get to feast on a scrumptious fare of international cuisines served in a very social setting a while you're being treated, our lovely and talented performers will make your night even sweeter with their traditional performance of t he Tanoura dance!. This dance features loads of dresses that have lights on them so the glare with the water of the marina makes the whole experience very colourful! Our menu for the night does offer Vegetarian food too and we'll endeavour to get Vegan food should you request that! :)
Skywing's Dubai Marina Dhow Cruise with a lovely traditional Arabian Dinner!
Come with us to this absolutely lovely ride around the Marina in a tradition Arabian vessel (Dhow) .Learn about how at one point it was used to trade between the UAE and Iran and was also used for Pearl Diving! This cheeky cruise takes in views of a very lavishly decorated Dubai with residences, resorts and shopping facilities a stone throws away! You'll get to feast on a scrumptious fare of international cuisines served in a very social setting a while you're being treated, our lovely and talented performers will make your night even sweeter with their traditional performance of t he Tanoura dance!. This dance features loads of dresses that have lights on them so the glare with the water of the marina makes the whole experience very colourful! Our menu for the night does offer Vegetarian food too and we'll endeavour to get Vegan food should you request that! :)Start time/ Boarding time: 8:00 PM Location: Dhow Cruise Marina, Behind Signature Hotel Apartments & Spa (Previously known Lotus Hotel Apartments & Spa Marina West) Transport: We can provide transport if you request us though it's got additional charges (you could pick one of our Dhow Cruise trips that includes transport though! :) )