Jordan's Ancient Site Umm al-Jimal Earns UNESCO World Heritage Status: What This Means for the Kingdom
The archaeological site of Umm al-Jimal in northern Jordan has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage Sites list as a site at risk, according to an announcement made by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday. Jordan's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities hailed the decision as a "major accomplishment for Jordan."
Currently, UNESCO is holding a World Heritage Committee meeting in New Delhi. The organization stated on its X platform that the structures found at Umm al-Jimal date back to the 1st century AD, when the region was part of the Nabataean Kingdom. The site features a diverse array of inscriptions in Greek, Nabataean, Safaitic, Latin, and Arabic, providing valuable insights into its historical evolution and changes in religious beliefs.
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