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Investigate southwestern Europes most extraordinary

prehistoric caves, including Altamira II, a precise rep-

lica of the original that is often called the Sistine Chapel

of Prehistoric Art; Lascaux II, an exact reproductionof one of the most significant prehistoric sites ever dis-

covered; Las Monedas Cave and Cuevo de Castillo,where 180 animal likenesses were painted some 12,000-

14,000 years ago; Pair-non-Pair, known for its animalengravings and fossilized bones; Cougnac, which fea-

tures rare human portraits; and Peche Merle, knownfor its negative hand renderings.

Explore archaeological sites such as Abri Pataud,

which has revealed important details about the lives of

the Cro-Magnons; and Cap Blanc, a rock shelter fea-turing a frieze of life-sized horses.

Travel with world-renowned archaeological author

Paul Bahn, a gifted and popular lecturer who regularlyleads tours to study the prehistory of Spain and France,

including this program in May 2004 and 2005. Dr. Bahn

will enhance your understanding of the sites with lec-

tures and informal discussions.

Tour archaeological and ethnographic museums with

superb exhibits of prehistoric artifacts, including the

Altamira Museum, Museum of Les Eyzies, and theMuse dAquitaine;plus the modern art collections of

Bilbaos Guggenheim Museum.

Visit the weekly open-air market in the charming town

ofSarlat, and Chteau de Beynac, which features aspectacular view of the fortress-dotted valley below.

Enjoy excellent accommodations in paradors, finehotels, and charming inns, as well as fine wine andcuisine.

PREHISTORIC CAVE ARTOF

SPAIN & FRANCE

Dr. Paul G. Bahn is a leading archaeological writer, translator, andbroadcaster in the field of archaeology. He is a Contributing Editor

ofArchaeology magazine, a publication of the Archaeological In

stitute of America. His article Cloning Altamira (Archaeology

March/April 2001) focused on the Altamira II complex and mu-

seum that we visit, and his article Treasures of the Sierra

Atapuerca (Archaeology, January/February 1996) highlighted

discoveries made at Spains prehistoric site of Atapuerca. Dr. Bahn

has written extensively on prehistoric art, including the books

Journey Through the Ice Age ,Rock Art and Prehistory , The Cam

bridge Illustrated History of Prehistoric Art, and sections on

Paleolithic cave art in The Dictionary of Art. He has also authored

and/or edited many books on more general archaeological subjects, bringing a broad perspective to understanding the sites and

museums that we will visit. Such titles include The Cambridge

Illustrated History of Archaeology ;Archaeology: Theories, Meth-

ods and Practice; and The Penguin Archaeology Guide.

Born in Kingston-upon-Hull, Britain, he holds a Ph.D. from the

University of Cambridge, and is a member of numerous interna-

tional professional organizations, including the Socit

Prhistorique Franaise and the American Rock Art Association

Dr. Bahn has been involved in bringing the field of archaeology to

television in various capacities. He was an advisor in the Dordogne

and Pyrenees on the BBC production ofThe Making of Mankind

and a consultant on a segment of WGBHs Nova trilogyHumanOrigins, filmed in France. Dr. Bahn was the instigator and leader o

the research team that discovered Englands first Ice Age cave ar

in 2003 and 2004. His research and lecturing on archaeological

study tours has taken him to important archaeological sites around

the world in Europe, North America, Africa, and Polynesia. He is a

gifted and popular lecturer who regularly leads AIA tours to study

the prehistory of Spain and France. Dr. Bahns broad expertise in

prehistoric art, combined with fluency in French and a deep regard

for the regions we will visit, uniquely qualify him as a lecturerpar

excellence.

AIA LECTURER & HOST

You will also be accompanied throughout the program

by a professional tour director and experienced local

guides.

May 11 - 22, 2006

Lascaux is one of the most significant prehistoric sites

in Europe, known for its profusion of high quality

animal paintings.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL WONDERS

CULTURAL & HISTORICAL SITES & MUSEUMS

FINE CUISINE & ACCOMMODATIONS


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El Castillos wal

goats, aurochs,

Santillana del Mar is one of Europes best preserved medieval villages.

Day 1: Thursday, May 11, 2006

New York / Madrid, SpainDepart this evening on an overnight flight

to Madrid. (Meals aloft)

Day 2: Friday, May 12

Madrid / Santander /Santillana del MarArrive in Madrid this morning and transfer

to a flight to Santander. Upon arrival, we

meet our resident guide and Dr. Paul Bahn,

and transfer to one of Europes most per-

fectly preserved medieval villages.

Santillana del Mar retains a romantic ambi-

ance with its 14th- through 16th century tow-

ers punctuating the skyline. After checking

into our hotel, explore the village on foot,

noting its roots from the early Middle Ages

when the first dwellings arose in the shadow

of the Romanesque monastery of SantaJuliana. Gather this evening for a welcome

cocktail reception and dinner at the hotel.

Overnight at the Parador Santillana del

Mar for two nights. (R/D)

Day 3: Saturday, May 13

Santillana del MarThe day is devoted to visiting caves that

are celebrated for their ancient rock art.

Altamira II is an exact replica of Altamira,the Sistine Chapel of Prehistoric Art, deco-

rated with vivid depictions of bison andother animals dating back 15,000 years, a

testament to the artists skill in using rock

formations to accentuate perspective. We

visit the Altamira Museum, with its highly

informative exhibits on Cantabrian prehis-

tory and cave art. After lunch on our own in

Santillana del Mar we depart for the lush

Pas Valley, home to the village ofPuenteViesgo, Prehistoric Capital of Cantabria.

We explore Las Monedas Cave and theCueva del Castillo, where 180 images ofhinds, horses, bison, deer, goats, aurochs,

canids, and mammoth dating back 12,000-

14,000 years cavort on the walls. (B/D)

Day 4: Sunday, May 14Santillana del Mar / BilbaoOn our way to Bilbao, we drive through the

dramatic Carranza Gorges to the small

Covalanas Caves, where some of the pre-

historic drawings are rendered in a little-usedtechnique known as the inkpad, in which

lines are created from dots of red pigment.

Following lunch on your own, the afternoon

is devoted to the spectacular GuggenheimMuseum, Frank O. Gehrys stunning mod-

ern masterpiece. This breathtaking structure

consists of 19 galleries clustered around a

central atrium that soars skyward for 165feet, beautifully illu-

minated by natural

light. The titanium

roof is a unique,

twisting, curving,

metallic sculpture

that integrates the

citys industrial wa-

terfront with the

nearby historic and

business districts,

integrating a nearby

traffic bridge into itsdesign. Overnight

at the Gran Hotel

Domine Bilbao . (B/D)

Day 5: Monday,

May 15Bilbao /Bayonne /Bordeaux, FranceOn the way to

Bordeaux we traverse the picturesque

Spanish and French Basque countrysidewith its craggy coastline punctuated by

charming seaside resorts. Stop in the sea

side town ofBayonne, explore the narrowstreets of its medieval quarter, and have time

on your own for lunch. The road continues

past typical Basque villages and pastora

hamlets into Bordeaux. After settling into

our hotel, the remainder of the afternoon is

at leisure before enjoying dinner at a loca

restaurant. Overnight at the Hote

Burdigala. (B/D)

ItineraryFont-de-Gaume

Toulouse

Cap BlancLa Madeleine

Cougnac

Saint-Cirq Lapopie

SPAIN

BilbaoBayonne

Bordeaux

FRANCESantillana del Mar

Les Eyzies-de-TayacRouffignac

Pech Merle

Abri Pataud

Sarlat

Niaux

Altamira

Las Monedas /

El Castillo

Covalanas

Pair-non-Pair

Lascaux


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Day 6: Tuesday, May 16Bordeaux / Les Eyzies-de-TayacWell-known for its wine industry, Bordeaux

attributes its Golden Age to the 18th cen-

tury, when far-sighted city fathers rede-

signed its urban center to make it the clas-

sical masterpiece we know today. Its old

district is one of the largest protected ar-

chitectural neighborhoods in all of France.

This morning visit the nearby prehistoric

cave ofPair-non-Pair, known for its animalengravings and fossilized animal bones.

Continue to the Muse dAquitaine, a mu-seum of history and archaeology exhibit-

ing prehistoric to present-day artifacts of

the Aquitaine region, including the 2nd cen-

tury B.C. Tayac treasure. After lunch, de-

part Bordeaux and travel through the French

countryside to Les Eyzies-de-Tayac. Over-

night at Hotel Les Glycines for four nights.

(B/D)

Day 7: Wednesday, May 17The Prigord RegionLocated in Southwest France, the Prigordis Europes most important prehistoric re-

gion. Its terrain, crisscrossed by gentle riv-ers flowing amidst extraordinary limestone

formations, offered numerous shelters and

caves for our early ancestors. Through ex-

pressive cave paintings, tools, and exca-

vated remains, witness evidence of human

existence and cultural evolution. Begin with

a visit to the Museum of Les Eyzies, exhib-iting artifacts from several millennia of pre-

history. At the site ofAbri Pataud, exten-

sive digging in the early 1960s revealed as-

tonishing details of the life of the Cro-

Magnons. After lunch at leisure, explore the

cave ofFont-de-Gaume, featuring numerous

animal paintings. Continue to the shelter ofCap Blanc, which features a sculpted frieze

of life-size horses. (B/D)

Day 8: Thursday, May 18

The Prigord Region

Our morning starts with a visit to LascauxII, a perfect replica of one of Europes most

significant prehistoric sites, the large cave

of Lascaux, known for the profusion of high-

quality and multicolored animal paintings

on its walls. After lunch on your own, we

drive along wooded country roads to the

prehistoric cave ofRouffignac. Explore itsgalleries onboard an electric train, stepping

off at different points to admire the numer-

ous engravings of mammoth, rhinoceros,

horse, bison, and mountain goat represented

on its walls. (B/D)

Day 9: Friday, May 19The Prigord RegionBegin the day at the prehistoric cave of

Cougnac, known for its paintings of extinctmegaloceros, mammoth, and rare depictions

of humans. After lunch on your own we visit

the medieval Chteau de Beynac, a formi-

dable presence on the meandering

Dordogne River that maintains a command-

ing view of the fortress-dotted valley. (B/D)

Day 10: Saturday, May 20Sarlat / ToulouseThis morning attend the weekly open-aimarket in the charming town of Sarlatwhich beckons us through narrow street

to enchanting architecture that has been un

spoiled for over five hundred years. Whil

browsing through the local shops, take th

opportunity to sample ingredients for som

of the great culinary traditions preserve

through the centuries by Sarlats inhabitants

We leave the Prigord Region today, and eroute to Toulouse visit the cave of Pec

Merle, particularly known for prehistori

paintings of mammoth, horse, and negativ

hand prints. Overnight at the Crown

Plaza Hotel for two nights. (B/L)

Day 11: Sunday, May 21

ToulouseDuring our days exploration we visit the out

standing caves ofNiaux, perched high abov

the river and comprised of a vast network o

galleries that extend over a mile. The exquis

ite paintings within represent a variety oflora and fauna, including herds of goat tha

may have lived on the steep mountai

slopes. After lunch enjoy a walking tour o

Toulouse followed by time at leisure. Gathe

this evening for our farewell dinner. (B/L/D

Day 12: Monday, May 22Toulouse / Madrid / New YorkTransfer this morning to the Toulouse Air

port for flights home via Madrid. (B)

The stunning Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, designed by Frank O. Gehry.

(R=Reception, B=Breakfast,

L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

n 180 images of hinds, horses, bison, deer,

ammoth dating back 12,000-14,000 years.


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WHATTO EXPECT

In May, you can expect the temperatures in Spain and

France to range from highs in the lower 70s to lows in

the mid 50s, making for a very mild and pleasant spring

climate. There is a chance of occasional rain showers.

While sites are well organized to receive visitors of all

ages, it is essential that tour members be in good

physical condition for this tour. Visits to the

archaeological sites necessitate a fair amount ofwalking and climbing, sometimes over steep and

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The cave drawings of Altamira, depicting bison and

other animals, offer an amazing example of the

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Dear Traveler,

You are invited to join Dr. Paul Bahn on his third annual AIA journey exploring prehistoric sites andmedieval towns of Northern Spain and Southern France. Our itinerary combines southwesternEuropes finest prehistoric sites with visits to picturesque villages and enchanting cities that offer

rich treasures in their soaring cathedrals, elegant palaces, and extraordinary museums. Throughoutour journey we stay in superb historic paradors and charminginns, and of course, enjoy wonderful wine and cuisine.

Marvel at the skill of prehistoric artists as we visit many ofthe most

significant prehistoric caves of both Spain and France, includingAltamira II, Lascaux II, Niaux, Cougnac, and Peche Merle,

where bison and mammoth seem to thunder across ancient cave

walls, painted by prehistoric hands more than 10,000 years ago.

Traverse the picturesque Spanish and French Basque countrysidewith its craggy coastline punctuated by charming seaside resorts. Wander through the perfectly-preserved

medieval villages of Santillana del Mar and Toulouse, and the city ofBordeaux, one of the worldsgreat wine centers and a masterpiece of 18th century urban planning. Attend the weekly open-air market

in the charming town ofSarlat, which beckons us through narrow streets to enchanting architecture

unspoiled for over five hundred years. Tour incomparable archaeological, ethnographic, and artmuseums, including Frank O. Gehrys spectacular Guggenheim Bilbao, with its signature titanium

Metallic Flower roof.

Our special AIA study leader and host is the distinguished prehistorian and cave art expert andauthor, Paul Bahn. I hope you will join him and a small group of travelers who share your interest inarchaeology, the evolution of early human society, and prehistoric art. Dr. Bahn has led numerous

prehistory trips for the Archaeological Institute of America, including this program for each of the past

two years, and looks forward to exploring the region with a new group of AIA travelers.

Sincerely,

Todd Nielsen

Director, AIA Tours

Archaeological Institute of America

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