The Royal Commission for AlUla recently announced that it signed a cooperation agreement with Jordan’s Petra National Trust to enhance the sustainable protection of ancient monuments and encourage community participation in preserving landmarks of historical significance.
The agreement, signed in the Hegra area of AlUla, aligns with both parties’ efforts in caring for and preserving their common human heritage. AlUla and Petra are both centers of the Nabatean civilization, which flourished in these areas.
The agreement includes the exchange of knowledge, skills, visits, and tours. Moreover, it encompasses promoting education and community engagement in history, human heritage, and heritage preservation.
Both AlUla and Petra reflect the cultural creativity and architectural mastery of the ancient Nabateans. The Darb al-Bakrah route, which connects Hegra to Petra, unveils multiple inscriptions in languages such as Arabic and Nabatean, highlighting its significance and vital role in the area. The agreement also supports the Royal Commission for AlUla’s Ruwat program which offers cooperative training for citizens of AlUla.
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Under the agreement, the Petra National Trust will also join the commission’s international partner network, which includes organizations such as UNESCO, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).
This agreement further enhances partnerships with various Jordanian sectors, such as Royal Jordanian Airlines, which operates flights to AlUla, and Khammash Architects, part of the design and construction team developing the Sidrat AlUla project.
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