MIKKEL BILLE, Being Bedouin Around Petra: Life at a World Heritage Site in the Twenty-First Century

UNESCO World Heritage Site designation, while intended to celebrate and safeguard cultural diversity, often overlooks its impact on local communities. A study examines the consequences of Petra's inscription in 1985 and its subsequent recognition as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World for the semi-nomadic Bedouin communities living there. The research reveals that while global recognition brings economic benefits, it also disrupts traditional lifestyles, land use, and social structures. The study employs qualitative methods, including ethnographic observations and interviews, to document the lived experiences of Bedouins around Petra, highlighting the tensions between heritage conservation and local livelihoods in the 21st century.

Groupp, E. (2020). MIKKEL BILLE, Being Bedouin Around Petra: Life at a World Heritage Site in the Twenty-First Century. Anthropology Matters, 20(1), 136–140. https://doi.org/10.22582/am.v20i1.563