Jordan is rich in cultural and natural heritage and home to renowned touristic destinations, as well as to important archaeological projects. However, cultural and natural assets are threatened by the risk of damage, destruction and disappearance, due to lack of conservation, maintenance and safeguards, uncontrolled urban
The paper presents the vision inspiring the MAdaba Regional Archaeological Museum Prokect (MRAMP), Jordan and reports on the results of the 2016 Pilot Season.
This paper is an introduction to a new Museum project to protect, restore, and preserve the cultural heritage of the Madaba Region - the endangered antiquities sites in the city, and the artifactual collection from the regional excavations. The paper discusses MRAMP’s focus
on community archaeology and community engagement, the innovative design to safeguard heritage by encompassing an ancient site within a Museum, and the impact this project will have on the cultural, social, and economic life of the community.
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