Amman:The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Jordan and Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in the fields of education, training, scientific research, and innovation related to cultural heritage.
According to Jordan News Agency, the MoU, signed at the Cultural Hub - Bayt Yaish in Jabal Al-Weibdeh, is designed to implement modern technology for the protection and preservation of cultural heritage. The agreement seeks to develop joint projects and initiatives that integrate engineering and technical disciplines with archaeology and heritage fields.
The memorandum will provide students opportunities to engage in field and research projects that focus on documenting and rehabilitating heritage buildings and sites, particularly emphasizing the preservation of Amman's architectural identity. At the signing ceremony, HTU President Dr. Ismail Hinti underscored the partnership's importance in applying educational materials practically, allowing students to utilize their knowledge and skills in real-world projects that protect urban heritage.
Both organizations emphasized the role of scientific research, fieldwork, and the integration of digital solutions and modern technologies in documenting and managing heritage sites and buildings. Her Highness Princess Dana Firas, President of ICOMOS Jordan, expressed the organization's readiness to offer technical and professional expertise and support initiatives that contribute to cultural heritage protection and sustainability.
The meeting also discussed proposals to guide student projects towards heritage sites in Amman, such as the Ammonite towers and historic houses and buildings, while encouraging specialized graduation projects and creative initiatives. These include a "Heritage Hackathon," aimed at developing innovative solutions to challenges in the cultural heritage sector.