The Travelers and Excavations of Ancient Petra
Schedule
Sat Oct 11 2025 at 05:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
5720 State Route 9G, Hudson, NY, United States, New York 12354 | Hudson, NY
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The Travelers and Excavations of Ancient PetraSaturday, October 11 | 5:00-6:00 PM at the Frederic Church Center for Art and Landscape
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Nestled in the rose-red sandstone cliffs and surrounded by the deserts of what is today southern Jordan, the archaeological site of Petra is one of humanities greatest wonders. Hewn from canyon walls, the rock-cut city thrived for centuries as the capital of the ancient Nabataean people. Most often recognized by The Treasury, an enigmatic but stunning structure Frederic Church captured in his 1874 painting, El Khasné, Petra, the city sprawled for miles.
Join Professor Pearce Paul Creasman for a discussion of the ancient travelers who helped bring this enigmatic site to the contemporary world’s attention and an exploration of the recent archaeological work shaping an understanding of Petra’s history and impact. This onsite lecture takes place in the Frederic Church Center for Art & Landscape; refreshments to follow.
Professor Pearce Paul Creasman serves as executive director of the American Center of Research in Amman, Jordan. His research focuses on the heritage, archaeology, and environment of the Middle East and North Africa. With more than 100 publications to his credit, Dr. Creasman has been recognized for his work by several institutions including: the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, as a fellow of The Explorer’s Club, and he was honored as a “Genius” in National Geographic’s 2021 almanac. His most recent excavations are of the Treasury in Petra (Jordan) and the pyramids of Nuri (Sudan), both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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5720 State Route 9G, Hudson, NY, United States, New York 12354Event Location & Nearby Stays:
