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Great Pyramids of Cheops ... 1
Million Rocks !!!
For years and years, most archeologists
believed that the Great Pyramid consists of 2,300 Million huge rocks,
however, the Supreme Council of Antiquities, has recently conducted a
survey, that resulted in a new opinion, which asserts that it is
consists of 1 million rocks only !!!
The Cheops Pyramid, the only remaining
wonder of the ancient world, has been always a subject of interest for
historians, let alone Egyptologist and archeologists. The adjacent area
to the Pyramids witnessed recently the discovery of the oldest
administrative edifice in history.
It is noteworthy that the total number of
Pyramids discovered in Egypt is 110.
Of similar interest:
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
Univ. of Penn. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Archaeological Diggings a Host Review
Lalibela Rock Temples of Ethiopia
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 Megalithic
Magnificence
Tour
Hosts Review
by
Sheri Leigh |
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 Thousands of years of
history and hundreds of millions of man hours went into the preparation
of this issue. Well, not the issue precisely, but its theme: the incredible
megalithic statues and structures that the articles in this issue
describe.
 From the first urban
settlement at Turkey’s Catalhoyuk
and the standing stones scattered throughout Great Britain, to
Malta’s carved structures and the Incan wonders of Machu Picchu and Sacsayhuaman,
we trace Neolithic mankind’s ever-more sophisticated use of stone as a
building material. Using tools made from rock and wood, the designers of
these structures created some of the most enduring monuments to man’s
ingenuity and determination.
This
month's tour hosts review:
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Asia Minor Travel
& Tours |
| Specialty:
Small group tours of Turkey with a strong archaeological and cultural
focus.
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| Why
We Like Them: Sixteen
years of experience, American and Turkish offices, and a dedication to
preserving the environment. The company arranges both independent and
group departures. Group size is limited to 22 persons to insure ease of
movement and ability to comfortably visit more inaccessible areas and
promote personal encounters with the Turkish people and their everyday
culture. In addition to its scheduled “Classic“ tours, Asia Minor
also offers two special-interest options: archeological and biblical
trips. |
| Article:
Turkey's
Neolithic Structures
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The OTS Foundation |
| Specialty:
Education, Research and
Conservation: Prehistoric Culture of Malta and Gozo.
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Why
We Like Them:
Offering educational trips focusing on the prehistoric culture of Malta,
OTS appeals to educated travelers seeking both to understand Malta’s
past and to help sustain the legacies of that past for future
generations. In addition to arranging tours to Malta, the foundation
funds research, conservation and educational materials for Maltese
teachers to underscore the importance to Malta’s future generations of
the great heritage they have to protect.
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| Article:
Malta's
Monolithic Temples
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Lancaster Authentic |
| Specialty:
Walking and small group tours in Northwestern England, Scotland and
Wales |
| Why
We Like Them: Lancaster
focuses on a very select area has a great depth of knowledge of local
festivals and events that are of interest to travelers looking to get a
real feel for rural life. Heritage and history are important elements of
LancasterAuthentic’s programs and its tours include plenty of
under-appreciated and little-known treats and secrets.
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| Article:
Mysteries
of the Megaliths
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Adventure
Canada |
| Specialty:
Environmental Discovery Voyages
to the “blank spaces.” |
| Why
We Like Them: By
bringing travelers to areas where the simple fact of their remoteness
makes them special, travelers on Adventure Canada cruises can better
experience the cultures and the natural beauty of these locations. The
company’s sustainable tourism philosophy assures that the areas
visited by its clients are not endangered by their usage. Adventure
Canada also encourages
cultural interaction with the native peoples of the areas it visits. |
| Article:
Stone
Age Monuments and Neolithic Structures in Ireland and Scotland
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Pantiacolla |
| Specialty:
Ecotourism and education in Manu
National Park, Peru. |
| Why
We Like Them: A
determination to save the Andean rainforest, specifically the Manu
Biosphere. Pantiacolla
offers camping and lodge-based trips within the park and is helping the
native Yine Indians of this
region develop a self-sustaining eco-lodge and retain their unique
cultural heritage in the face of modern destruction of their lands.
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| Article:
Sacsayhuaman,
Peru – Fortress of the Incas
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 Caravan-Serai, Inc |
| Specialty:
Cultural and educational tours throughout the Middle East and North
Africa |
| Why
We Like Them: Caravan-Serai
knows its destinations and is proud to introduce the Middle East
and North Africa to travelers looking for a deeper understanding of the
cultures and countries that make up these two regions. The company goes
out of its way to educate and inform clients on
travel in these areas. Tours cover some great Neo and megalithic
monuments, from the standing stones of Armenia, to Jordan’s Petra and
its Neolithic neighbor Bedia, and Egypt’s epic pyramids, temples, and
massive Sphinx, Caravan-Serai can assist in planning a independent trip
or you can join one of its many small group departures. |
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