2015/01/01 by Lorenzo Nigro, Gaia Ripepi, Jehad Yasine +1 · 1 citation
Earth and Planetary Sciences · Arts and Humanities · #Archaeological Research and Protection #Archaeology and Historical Studies #Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History #Christian ministry #Archaeology #Interim #Tourism #Cultural heritage #Geography #History #Political science #Law
paper · pdf · doi:10.53131/vo2724-587x2015_12
openalex publication_date 2015/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/04
In April 2015, the Italian Cooperation, Sapienza University of Rome and the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities started the Project “Oasis of Jericho” aimed at the implementation of the Jericho Oasis Archaeological Park (JOAP) by means of training of local personnel as tourist guides, specialized restorers and workers for the maintenance of 13 selected archaeological, historical, cultural, naturalistic, and religious sites in the Jericho Oasis, with the cooperation of the Ariha Municipality. Young students and workers participated in several activities, including sites rehabilitation and the production and installation of explanatory panels, the creation of visit itineraries and the involvement of the local community and stakeholders into the protection and valorization of the Jericho archaeological heritage