The Best Places in Asia for Discovering Ancient Civilisations
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Want to learn about the rich history of the continent? Join one of these unique, carefully curated Culture Trip adventures and discover the places you’ve read about in books.
From the ancient cities of Anatolia to the lost kingdoms of northern Thailand, Asia has seen the rise and fall of civilisations for thousands of years. For history lovers, there’s no better continent for delving deep into archaeological sites and historic cultures. Visit biblical temples in India, head to Bhutan for Himalayan culture or uncover the oldest winemakers in the world in Georgia. To inspire your next journey, here are the best places in Asia for discovering ancient civilisations.
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Rural Georgia to learn about Greek antiquity and its legends and myths
Is Georgia in Europe or Asia? Geographically, it’s in Asia, but speak to locals in Tbilisi and they’ll tell you that you’re firmly in Europe. Georgia is at a crossroads, so you’ll see elements of East and West as you tour through the Caucasus Mountains. Civilisations have called this region home for thousands of years – at the Museum of Georgia in Tbilisi you can see the supposed remnants of the fabled Golden Fleece of Greek antiquity. Legends and myths abound in Georgia, but what’s certain is that this country has one of the oldest winemaking cultures in the world. You’ll experience food, drink and ancient ruins in Georgia as you tour through mountains, valleys and national parks.
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Trip highlights and details
STARTS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
ENDS AT
Tbilisi, Georgia
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
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Maja Proescholdt contributed additional reporting to this article.