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Ammon
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Ammon
Jordan: Dawn of Christianity exhibition opens in Italy's Assisi city
Ammon News - "Jordan: Dawn of Christianity" exhibition opened Friday, in the Italian city of Assisi, in the presence of Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Lina Annab, Jordan's Ambassador to Italy Qais Abu Daieh, Deputy Mayor of Assisi Veronica Cavallucci, and a large number of Italian official, political, religious, and cultural figures. According to a ministry statement on Saturday, the exhibition's inauguration in Assisi, and previously in the Vatican, comes within the framework of highlighting the importance of Jordan's faith heritage and promoting religious tourism. Talking at the openeing ceremony, the minister said: "This exhibition is particularly significant as it is being held in Assisi, a global symbol of peace and dialogue and a pilgrimage destination, visited by over 5 visitors and pilgrims annually. This reinforces its message of promoting Jordan as a prominent religious, spiritual, and cultural destination." Noting the importance of holding the event in a symblic city like Assisi, she stated His Majesty King Abdullah II received the 2019 Lamp of Peace Award there in recognition of his efforts to promote human rights, fraternity, interfaith dialogue, and peace in the Middle East and the world. The minister noted the event carries a "humanitarian and spiritual message" that transcends borders, highlighting the Jordanian model of coexistence and harmony and reflecting Jordan's image as a land of peace and humanity. The event, she noted, will contribute to promoting religious tourism and inviting visitors to explore the Kingdom's holy sites. Abu Daieh said this cultural cooperation reflects the "deep-rooted, historic" Jordanian-Italian relations and strengthens the bridges of friendship and understanding between the two peoples. Abu Daieh highlighted Jordan's "pivotal" role in protecting and preserving holy sites, especially referring to the Hashemite Custodianship over Jerusalem's Islamic and Christian holy sites, which embodies the Kingdom's "unwavering" commitment to protecting human religious heritage. Cavallucci, in turn, said the exhibition sends a "strong message" to promote interfaith and intercultural dialogue, adding that Assisi always welcomes initiatives that foster understanding and rapprochement between peoples. The attendees toured the exhibition, which features approximately 90 rare artifacts from 34 archaeological sites in Jordan, including the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ in Al-Maghtas, Mount Nebo, Mukawir Castle, Tell Mar Elias, and Church of Our Lady of the Mount in Anjara. This exhibition, organized by the Jordanian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities under the supervision of Artistic Director Iyad Khazouz, is the second stop on its world tour following its successful run in the Vatican last February and March.
Ammon
25-02-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Jordan, Italy discuss future of regional conservation center in Jerash
Ammon News - Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Lina Annab met with Professor Mario Micheli from Roma Tre University on Monday at the Regional Conservation and Restoration Center in Jerash to discuss the next phases of the center's development and the need for a long-term vision for its management and programs. The meeting, attended by officials from the Ministry of Tourism, the Department of Antiquities, and the center's team, included a review of the second phase of a training program funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation. The initiative will train 15 specialists from the Department of Antiquities, including chemists, geologists, and conservation engineers. Discussions also covered plans to establish the center as a leading regional hub for restoration and conservation while developing skilled Arab professionals in the field. "We aim to empower our young trainees to be the foundation of this center's success, transforming it into a global model in partnership with our Italian counterparts," Annab said. "This is just the first step toward a promising future that strengthens Jordan's position in archaeological conservation." Micheli expressed his deep connection to Jordan and the project, emphasizing the importance of continued training and expanded collaboration with other Italian institutions. "This initiative symbolizes the strong ties between Jordan and Italy," he added. Following the meeting, Annab toured the center with Micheli, engaging with trainees to hear about their experiences and aspirations for the next phase of the program. The two sides agreed to develop a long-term plan to sustain and enhance the center's programs, addressing current and future staffing and technical equipment needs. Established in 2017 under a Jordanian-Italian cooperation agreement, the center launched its training activities through a partnership between the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation and Roma Tre University. The second phase of training is set to begin in April and run through the end of 2025, with plans for a three-year extension. During a field visit to Jerash, Annab, accompanied by Acting Mayor Adel Al-Zutaymeh and municipal officials, inspected several heritage sites, including the twin pools, the Hussein Al-Kayed house, and Al-Manqal Square. The minister explored opportunities to transform these locations into tourism projects to enhance the city's appeal for both local and international visitors. Petra
