Passionate about the regions and countries at the crossroad of civilizations, Guillaume Durand Ph.D. has long-standing expertise in Ancient art and archaeology of the Eastern Mediterranean Basin.
As the Assistant Dean and professor in archaeology and art history at the Institute for American Universities and the American College of the Mediterranean in Aix-en-Provence, France, Guillaume has traveled many times in Iran during these six past years in order to study the Persian Empires. He is also a tour guide and lecturer in France.
Upcoming Courses led by Dr. Guillaume Durand
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Christianity in Provence: Tracing the Footsteps of Mary-Magdalene with Dr. Guillaume Durand$26.50
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Remains of the Roman Empire in Provence, France with Dr. Guillaume Durand$26.50
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Ancient Celtic Society: Archaeology of Iron Age Europe with Dr. Guillaume Durand$26.50
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The Ancient Splendor of Palmyra, Syria with Dr. Guillaume Durand$26.50
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Treasures of Paris’ Cluny Museum: Must-See Collections of Medieval Artworks, Part 1 with Dr. Guillaume Durand$26.50
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Treasures of Paris’ Cluny Museum: Must-See Collections of Medieval Artworks, Part 2 with Dr. Guillaume Durand$26.50
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Hidden Marvels of the Louvre Museum: Part 5 - Islamic Art with Dr. Guillaume Durand$26.50
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Hidden Marvels of the Louvre Museum: Part 4 - Late Roman and Christian Art with Dr. Guillaume Durand$26.50
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