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New Scientist regularly reports on the many amazing sites worldwide, that have changed the way we think about the dawn of species and civilisations. Why not visit them yourself?

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Ancient caves, human origins: Northern Spain

Step into the past to see how our ancestors lived, tour a cave by torchlight and see ancient cave art, plus wines, expert talks and picturesque towns. 

13 June and 29 August 2023

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Dinosaur hunting in the Gobi Desert: Mongolia

Join a unique expedition to seek dinosaur remains in the beautiful wilderness of the Gobi desert with experts from the Mongolian Institute for Palaeontology.

August 2024

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Megalithic Malta: Temples, fortifications and archaeology

Discover 7000 years of history including exceptional archaeological sites, mysterious temples, beautiful coastlines, fishing villages and architecture. 

7 November 2023

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Learn how to be an archaeologist at Mycenae: Greece

A unique tour of key Mycenaean sites including a "behind the ropes" experience learning how to explore and excavate with archaeologists. 

18 September 2023

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Neanderthal Origins: Southern France

Journey back in time to key Neanderthal sites in southern France and see some of the oldest stone tools, art objects and cave paintings left by archaic humans.

11 June and 1 September 2023

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Human origins: Neolithic and Bronze age Turkey

Journey back to the dawn of civilisation at sites in Turkey including Çatalhöyük, the first known city, Göbekli Tepe temple and the underground city at Kaymakli.

14 September 2023

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Science of the Incas: Peru

Immerse yourself in the Inca civilisation’s science, history and most important archaeological sites, including Machu Picchu.

17 September 2023

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Human Origins: Pre-Historic Southwest England

A gentle walking tour to immerse yourself in Neolithic, Bronze and Iron age Wiltshire and Dorset including Stonehenge.

September 2024

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Iron age archaeology in Talayotic Menorca: Spain

Explore Iron Age Talayotic archaeological excavations and megalithic evidence on the beautiful Balearic Island of Menorca. 

16 October 2023

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The archaeological wonders of Jordan

Explore archaeological sites from many different periods including the amazing Petra. Plus geology in Wadi Rum and float in the Dead Sea.

3 October 2023

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