AMMAN — On Tuesday, Fadi Bala'awi, the General
Director of the Department of Antiquities, revealed that the department's
database contains more than 15,000 registered archaeological and heritage
sites. He emphasized the global importance of these sites in reflecting
Jordan's rich history and diverse civilizations.
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Bala'awi made this announcement during a visit
by the Parliamentary Committee for Tourism and Antiquities. The committee aimed
to evaluate the services provided at archaeological sites and the department's
efforts in preserving and maintaining them. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities
Makram Al-Qaisi also attended the visit, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
Highlighting the department's commitment,
Bala'awi praised the technical and administrative staff for their dedicated
efforts in safeguarding Jordan's cultural heritage. He stressed the pivotal
role of these archaeological sites in bolstering the tourism sector.
Committee Chairman, Deputy Majdi Al-Yaqoub,
underscored that the visit was part of the committee's oversight
responsibilities. The committee was briefed on the department's plans and
strategies, mainly promoting the sites globally and creating multilingual signs
for each location.
Qaisi reiterated the paramount importance of
the tourism sector, receiving direct attention from His Majesty King Abdullah
II. He emphasized the necessity of integrated efforts grounded in expertise to
preserve archaeological sites effectively.
Attending deputies, including Fareed Haddad,
Omar Al-Nabulsi, Haitham Ziyadeen, Ghazi Al-Dhunaybat, and Hayel Ayash,
acknowledged Jordan's wealth of historical sites spanning various
civilizations. They highlighted the tourism sector's critical role in the
country's economy, ranking third globally in terms of growth. They emphasized
that preserving these archaeological sites is imperative for their ongoing
significance.
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