Dubai – How valid is the 2012 prophecy of the Maya culture and does it really predict the end of days? Was there one or more “lost” civilisations? How far back does the story of humanity really go? Is the myth of Atlantis rooted in truth?

Following the success of the first International Conference on Ancient Studies in Dubai, the organizers have decided to launch an even more ambitious event, the ICAS Dubai 2010 which brings together twelve of the world’s most prominent researchers into the origins of civilisation and the roots of the human adventure on this planet. Speakers include bestselling authors Graham Hancock (Lost Civilisations), Robert Bauval (The Orion Mystery and the lost symbol), John Major Jenkins (2012 and the Mayan Prophecy), Ahmed Osman (the Origins of the Arab people), Dr. Robert Schoch (the age of the Sphinx) and Michael Cremo (extreme antiquity of civilisation). New research and dramatic discoveries will be presented that challenge the established views and put into question who we really are, where do we come from and where are we going.

Looking at recent discoveries around the world and trying to understand the distant past, these and many more controversial questions will be reviewed and debated by a panel of experts at ICAS Dubai 2010, which will take place on the weekend of the 12th and 13th of February 2010 at Zayed University Dubai. Thanks to the kind sponsorship of Emirates, National Paints, Dubai Convention Bureau, Adbox Events, ProChile and Zayed University Dubai, tickets have been priced at half of last year’s event, making it more affordable for the general public who would like to attend this unique experience. Lunch on both days will also be complimentary.

Additionally there will be an archaeological exhibit of the mysteries of Easter Island, which is a first in the region and a contribution of the Government of Chile and UNESCO aimed at creating awareness for the preservation of the world’s most remote and mysterious island. The archaeological exhibit will be accessible at Zayed University until the 23rd of February 2010.