Incorporating Neolithic villages at Petra, Jordan: an integrated approach to sustainable tourism

A sustainable tourism strategy integrating Neolithic villages into Petra's cultural heritage can enhance visitor experiences, conserve archaeological sites, and ensure long-term economic benefits for local communities. This interdisciplinary approach, combining academic archaeology with tourism research, identifies challenges to the inclusion of these rare villages within Petra's attraction system. By proposing an attraction diversification plan, the study addresses the implications of World Heritage Status for iconic destinations like Petra, aiming to attract more appreciative visitor markets while balancing conservation and community participation.

Tarawneh, M. B., & Wray, M. (2016). Incorporating Neolithic villages at Petra, Jordan: an integrated approach to sustainable tourism. Journal of Heritage Tourism, 12(2), 155–171. https://doi.org/10.1080/1743873x.2016.1165231