A project funded by the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) as part of the Newton-Khalidi Fund Partnership in the UK.

Lead Researchers:

-University of Leeds, UK

-Faculty of Architecture and Design, Jordan University of Science and Technology

Project Partners:

-Nottingham Trent University, UK

-British Institute for the Study of Iraq (BISI)

- Department of Antiquities/Jordan

-The Jordan Museum

- Department of Design and Visual Communication, Jordan University of Science and Technology

-Local community associations in Umm Qais

-Relevant local private sector companies

Project Description

The project is a research collaboration between members of the local community in Umm Qais, and Jordanian and British academics and experts. It uses new and innovative digital methodologies to build and present a deeper understanding of the cultural heritage of the ancient city of Umm Qais.

Project Goals:

Capacity Building: Enhancing the skills of future generations to better understand and raise public awareness about heritage sites in general, and the Umm Qais site in particular.

Institutionalizing Partnerships: Establishing collaborative partnerships between local and international sectors to boost the tourism economy and support cultural heritage preservation efforts in Jordan.

Utilizing Modern Technologies: Using advanced technological tools such as 3D scanning, satellite imagery, digital survey techniques, video and photography to create a virtual heritage landscape of various architectural spaces and document the stories and heritage of Umm Qais.

Integrating University Outputs: Applying university research and educational outputs to serve the local sector, creating new job opportunities that meet the demands of both the local and global markets.​​