Highlighting Dutch-Jordanian archaeological cooperation in Udhruh
In 2011, the University of Hussein Bin Talal in Maan and Leiden University initiated the joint Udhruh Archaeological Project, led by Professors Fawzi Abudanah and Mark Driessen.
The project focuses on studying ancient water management techniques in the arid region of Udhruh. Its goals include strengthening Dutch archaeological research in Jordan, fostering a sustainable relationship between Dutch and Jordanian archaeological communities, and promoting cross-cultural cooperation in the field of archaeology.
Located around 15 kilometers east of Petra, Udhruh serves as a valuable case study in water management. The area was occupied during the Nabataean period, a time when the ancient people of Petra and its surroundings were highly skilled in water harvesting and storage. Jordan is a country with some of the oldest irrigation systems and it goes before the Nabataean times, some 9,000 years ago, Driessen underlined.
You can read the full article on the website of the Jordan Times.