[1] Nawaf A.H Abu Skoot, Gong Kai,. Exploration and preservation of Petra [J]. Journal of Southeast University (English Edition), 2006, 22 (2): 281-285. [doi:10.3969/j.issn.1003-7985.2006.02.028]

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Journal of Southeast University (English Edition)[ISSN:1003-7985/CN:32-1325/N]

Volumn:

22

Issue:

2006 2

Page:

281-285

Research Field:

Architecture

Publishing date:

2006-06-30

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Title:

Exploration and preservation of Petra

Author(s):

Nawaf A.H Abu Skoot;  Gong Kai

School of Architecture, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China

Keywords:

urban revitalization;  conservation;  preservation

PACS:

TU984.11+4

DOI:

10.3969/j.issn.1003-7985.2006.02.028

Abstract:

Petra is a famous ancient city in Jordan.It was in ancient times the communication fortress among the Arab countries. Nowadays it is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO(United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization)in 1985.The historical and the cultural values of the city are briefly elaborated.The locality plans to the culture site protections are introduced, especially the restoration of the Great Temple, which gives us an opportunity to comprehend the protection of ancient cities in different countries.The Jordanian government has taken very seriously their commitment to preserving this valuable historical site, which is considered by many Jordanians to be a priceless national treasure.One would assume that a gradual reversal, from neglect to serious efforts of preserving the site and its beauty, would have taken place.

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Memo

Memo:

Biographies: Nawaf A.H Abu Skoot(1976—), male, graduate, Jordanian;Gong Kai(corresponding author), male, doctor, professor, gkstudio@vip.sina.com.

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