Dr. Suleiman Al-Farajat, Chairman of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA), and Dr. Fawzi Abu Danneh, Director General of the Department of Antiquities, stressed the importance of integrating several significant archaeological sites in southern Jordan into Petra’s tourism network during a field visit conducted on Saturday.
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According to a statement issued by the PDTRA, the visit included prominent archaeological locations near the road connecting Aqaba and Petra, making them potential main stops that could be linked to existing tourist routes. These sites contain skeletal remains and evidence of early settled life and agricultural practices, marking the transition from a hunting-based lifestyle to farming in human history.
During the visit, Al-Braizat emphasized the importance of expanding the visitor experience in Petra to include sites like Jabal Al-Tahkim and Adhruh. He affirmed that sustainable tourism begins with involving local communities and preserving the identity of the place.
He also called for developing a comprehensive vision to connect these sites to tourism paths that tell stories supporting global understanding of Nabataean and Islamic civilizations in the region.
For his part, Abu Danneh highlighted the archaeological and scientific significance of these sites, noting that comprehensive scientific studies are being prepared to document them and include them in national and international heritage preservation programs.
The delegation discussed several proposals to develop these sites, including infrastructure improvements, trail and site rehabilitation in cooperation with local communities, and the potential repurposing of “Bayt Nazal” as a regional center for Nabataean heritage and archaeological documentation.
The visit is part of integrated efforts to maximize the benefit of the cultural and historical legacy in the Petra region, within a sustainable development vision that reinforces national identity and supports economic and social growth.
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