AMNH Expeditions, the educational travel program of the American Museum of Natural History, and the UNESCO World Heritage Centre have launched an exciting partnership aimed at increasing the public’s awareness of the need to protect and preserve the values of World Heritage sites.

AMNH Expeditions, the educational travel program of the American Museum of Natural History, and the UNESCO World Heritage Centre have launched an exciting partnership aimed at increasing the public’s awareness of the need to protect and preserve the values of World Heritage sites. Together, they have created World Heritage Expeditions, a new travel series exploring the ongoing efforts for the conservation and preservation of some of the world’s outstanding cultural and natural sites.

The inaugural program to Turkey (May 2008) received an overwhelming reception and will be repeated in 2010. Upcoming programs feature equally outstanding content designed especially for travelers on World Heritage Expeditions.

El Salvador, Honduras & Guatemala, November 8 – 17, 2008
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Witness first hand the juxtaposition of past and present and meet the historical and cultural architects who are preserving El Salvador’s riches and forging its bright future. Visit three stunning UNESCO World Heritage sites, beginning at El Salvador’s archaeological site of Joya de Ceren with further excursions to see Honduras’ sculptures and hieroglyphics at Copán and Guatemala’s historical Mayan site of Quirigua. The head of Archeology of the National Council for Culture and Art of El Salvador will be joining us for 2 days during our trip.

Traveling the Silk Road, April 27 – May 11, 2009
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Trace the path of the great caravans along the old Silk Road, stoppingas they did in the oasis cities of what are now Uzbekistan andTurkmenistan. Enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences as you travel this historical road of commerce and culture once traversed by Alexander the Great himself. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Samarkand, the city known as the Crossroads of Culture; Merv, the oldest and best preserved city along the Silk Route; and Itchan Kala, the inner city of Khiva, where legend has it that Shem, son of Noah, discovered water in the desert, and gave the city its name with his joyful shout “Hey va!” at the discovery.

In the autumn of 2009, AMNH Expeditions and UNESCO World Heritage Centre take you to “the 8th continent” of Madagascar.

To participate in or learn more about these truly unique programs: 1-800-462-8687 or +1-212-769-5700 (outside the US & Canada) or http://www.amnhexpeditions.org.

About AMNH Expeditions
For more than 130 years, the American Museum of Natural History has launched thousands of scientific expeditions across the seven continents, mapping the origin and progression of life on this planet and exploring the richness and the variety of world cultures. In this same spirit, the Museum established AMNH Expeditions which, for more than 50 years, has enabled Museum Travelers to embark on their own explorations of the world in the company of AMNH scientists, educators and curators.

The goal of AMNH Expeditions is to present educational travel programs that reflect past and current areas of interest and exploration by the American Museum of Natural History. The tours provide a combination of study, adventure, and leisure activities.

From the flaming cliffs of the Gobi Desert to the blue icescapes of Antarctica, AMNH Expeditions offers unique programs to extraordinary destinations, unparalleled access to world famous sites and people, and the exceptional educational content that is provided by an international network of scholars, world leaders, community members, friends and partner institutions.