The Hittites occupied the region of Anatolia (also known as Asia Minor, and is now modern-day Turkey) prior to 1700 BCE. It is well thought that they developed a culture from the indigenous Hatti people.Read More
Co. Clare Cave is the site of a remarkable archaeological discovery! And now the date of human existence in Ireland has been pushed back 2,500 years! What does this mean? A rewriting of Irish archaeology and a new chapter in the human colonization of the island. What did they find? Radiocarbon dating of a butchered...Read More
What is our World Heritage? The concept of World Heritage is remarkable. The Pyramids of Egypt, Angkor Wat, Easter, Island, Petra, Chichén Itzá…these make up our world’s heritage. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located. They are irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration....Read More
March Featured Tour Destinations! Tour the Grandeurs of Petra & Splendors of Jordan March 13 – 26, 2017 | Gary Rollefson This 14-day trip has been designed to give an understanding and appreciation of the country and its compelling history. The itinerary includes several highlights, including Petra, the marvelous repository of Nabataean culture and a...Read More
Far Horizons specializes in upscale, educational tours throughout the world, each led by a renowned scholar who reveals the secrets and solves the mysteries of the sites we explore. Our small groups experience a wide range of journeys to countries where the boundaries of archaeological and historical knowledge are being tested and pushed ever outward....Read More
Far Horizons Archaeological, Cultural, and Historical adventures are all accompanied by renowned scholars. So where do you wish to travel? We cover The Americas, Asia, Egypt + Africa, Oceana + Easter Island, The Middle East + Arabia, and Turkey + Europe. Our small groups, itineraries off-the-beaten-path, behind-the-scenes access, and expert scholars have inspired our travels to...Read More
The Lost and Found City of Petra Literally carved directly into vibrant red, white, pink, and sandstone cliff faces, the prehistoric Jordanian city of Petra was “lost” to the Western world for hundreds of years. Located amid rugged desert canyons and mountains in what is now the southwestern corner of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,...Read More
The Royal Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a charming land that has preserved a remarkable character unlike any other in the Near East. Ruled by King Abdullah, the people have an unparalleled reputation for hospitality, from the office worker in the city to the Bedouin in his desert camp. Parts of the country are so...Read More
Deep in the remote southern area along the border with Guatemala, recent excavations have exposed remains of pyramids and cities that until recently, were nearly impossible to reach. Hieroglyphic texts found here are changing our knowledge of the Maya by revealing history that has been hidden for more than one thousand years. So what is the...Read More
Who was Frederick Catherwood? Here’s the incredible story… One day in 1839, English explorer Frederick Catherood and American explorer John Lloyd Stephens climbed the crumbling steps of the pyramids in the Maya city of Copán. The pyramids had been overgrown by the jungle and even the inhabitants of the region forgot about their origins. These...Read More
