Amman, Nov. 10 (Petra) – The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Jordan, and Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster cooperation in the education, training, scientific research, and innovation fields.
The step also sesks to implement modern technology for the protection and preservation of cultural heritage.
The MoU, signed at the Cultural Hub – Bayt Yaish in Jabal Al-Weibdeh, aims to develop joint projects and initiatives that bridge engineering and technical disciplines with the archaeology and heritage fields.
The memo provides students for opportunities to participate in field and research projects focused on documenting and rehabilitating heritage buildings and sites, with a particular focus on preserving the architectural identity of the city of Amman.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, HTU President, Dr. Ismail Hinti, highlighted the importance of this partnership in practically implementing educational materials, enabling students to harness their knowledge and skills in real-world projects that contribute to protection of urban heritage.
Both sides underscored the significance of scientific research, fieldwork, and integration of digital solutions and modern technologies in documenting and managing heritage sites and buildings.
For her part, Her Highness Princess Dana Firas, President of ICOMOS Jordan, affirmed the organization’s readiness to provide its technical and professional expertise, and support academic and field-based initiatives that contribute to protecting and sustaining cultural heritage.
The Princess called for strengthening partnerships and exchanging expertise with academic institutions and international heritage networks.
The meeting also went over proposals to direct student projects to heritage sites in Amman, such as the Ammonite towers and various historic houses and buildings, and encouraging specialized graduation projects and creative initiatives, including a "Heritage Hackathon," aimed at developing innovative solutions to challenges facing the cultural heritage sector.
//Petra// AG
