Activities

Support Wadi Rum in the Preservation of the Outstanding Universal Value Through Tourism Access Control

The project’s objective is to protect the integrity of the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the Wadi Rum Protected Area and minimise the negative impact of uncontrolled vehicle traffic and access to sensitive World Heritage components through the implementation of access control measures.  It aims to install barriers (using suitable materials that fit the site setting) to better control and manage access points in susceptible environmental areas, including fragile rock art.  The barrier will also help to minimise the impact of tourism in the targeted sites, such as valleys and locations of crucial prehistoric archaeological inscriptions.  During phase I, the project has completed the aim of identifying key areas, such as the Lawrence Spring, the Khazali Canyon, and the Um Fruth Rock Bridge.  Natural stones were placed in strategic points to prevent access for motorised vehicles.  Phase II focuses on additional attributes of Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), such as the Alameleh prehistoric inscription site, and will create platforms that will allow visitors to view the rock art without negatively impacting their condition.  The Project is expected to be finalised with the instalment of guidance boards and information signs in the locations that require illustration and interpretation on biodiversity, geology, and their outstanding cultural heritage value. 

Date

Dec 03 2019 - Jun 07 2022
Expired!

Time

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location

Jordan
Jordan
03
Dec 2019
07
Jun 2022
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Jordan