Preserving Petra Sustainably (One Step at a Time): The Temple of the Winged Lions Cultural Resource Management Initiative as a Step Forward

A groundbreaking initiative, the Temple of the Winged Lions Cultural Resource Management Initiative, is making strides toward sustainable preservation for Petra, Jordan. This project focuses on a 2,000-year-old Nabataean temple within the ancient city center, addressing complex challenges in protecting this UNESCO World Heritage site. The initiative employs a holistic, grassroots approach that integrates various subcomponents to ensure long-term conservation. By combining innovative strategies and community engagement, it aims to solve the enduring mystery of how to sustainably preserve Petra for future generations.

Tuttle, C. A. (2013). Preserving Petra Sustainably (One Step at a Time): The Temple of the Winged Lions Cultural Resource Management Initiative as a Step Forward. Journal of Eastern Mediterranean Archaeology and Heritage Studies, 1(1), 1–23. https://doi.org/10.5325/jeasmedarcherstu.1.1.0001