His Excellency Prof. Dr. Fawzi Qassem Abu Danneh officially began his duties as Director General of the Department of Antiquities on Sunday, May 18, 2025. This appointment follows the Royal Decree endorsing the Council of Ministers' decision to assign him to the post, after he earned the highest score in the competitive selection process conducted under the Government Leadership System.
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Dr. Abu Danneh holds a PhD in Classical Archaeology from Newcastle University in the United Kingdom, which he obtained in 2006. He brings with him extensive academic and research experience, in addition to practical fieldwork in the archaeology sector. His professional skills have been further enhanced through participation in numerous specialized training courses.
In the academic field, Dr. Abu Danneh has made significant contributions, having published nearly 50 peer-reviewed research papers in prestigious local and international journals. He has also actively participated in both international and local scientific conferences with specialized academic research.
In recognition of his academic standing, Dr. Abu Danneh has served on several boards and councils, most notably the Board of Trustees of Al-Isra University, and the Editorial Board of the Jordanian Journal of History and Archaeology issued by the University of Jordan. He has also appeared in several international documentaries on the history of antiquities in Jordan, including productions by the BBC.
Dr. Abu Danneh has been a member of numerous thesis and dissertation defense committees in Jordanian universities and has represented the Kingdom in various local and international conferences, seminars, and workshops. He played an active role in securing the Al Hassan Award for Scientific Excellence during his tenure as Dean of the Petra College for Tourism and Archaeology.
