The Archaeological Conservancy
Expeditions
Peoples of the Mississippi Valley When: October 15 - 22, 2016 Where: Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana,
Beginning in Memphis and following the Mississippi River south to Natchez, our week-long journey covers more than 5,000 years of history, taking you from ancient earthen mounds to Civil War battlefields. The trip offers an exciting opportunity to learn more about the rich and complex mound-builder cultures that flourished along the Mississippi River valley until the arrival of the Europeans. Emerald Mound, in southwest Mississippi, is 35-feet tall and covers eight acres.
Oaxaca
Join us in Oaxaca, Mexico, during one of the most unusual festivals anywhere— the Day of the Dead. On this day, people prepare home altars and cemeteries to welcome the dead, who are believed to return to enjoy the food and drink they indulged in during life. Rather than being a morbid occasion, this is a celebratory event. Our tour explores the Mixtecan and Zapotecan archaeological sites in the region, including Mitla, Monte Albán, San José Mogote, and Dainzú. You’ll have the opportunity to explore Oaxaca’s museums and markets as well as several crafts villages featuring weaving, pottery, carved animals, and other local art.
54
jim walker
When: October 28 - November 7, 2016 Where: Mexico How Much: $2,695 ($310 single supplement)
While taking in the charms of the Old South, we’ll visit many important sites, including Emerald Mound, the third largest Mississippian mound in the United States. We’ll also visit sites from historic times, including the Grand Village of the Natchez and the Civil War battlefield at Vicksburg. Several of the Conservancy’s preserves, such as Watson Brake Mounds, which may be the oldest mound site in North America, are also featured on the tour.
Jessica Crawford
and Mississippi How Much: $1,895 ($300 single supplement)
Monte Albån is one of the oldest cities in Mesoamerica, dating to approximately 500 b.c.
summer • 2016
