Faculty of Tourism and Archeology

Jordan University / Faculty of Tourism and Archeology

A workshop titled "A Journey Through Time: Heritage Sites in Virtual Reality" was presented by Eng. Hana Abu Al-Wafa from Asfan International Trading Company in front of the audience. The workshop was held by the College of Antiquities and Tourism in coordination with the Head of the Department of Heritage Resources Management and Conservation, Dr. Ruba Sa'isa, in light of the qualitative shift brought about by virtual reality technology in the fields of heritage, tourism, and museums.
Eng. Abu Al-Wafa stated that virtual tours have developed into a useful method to be used online for virtual visits to historical and archaeological sites. She also emphasized the significance of researching digital reality, using cutting-edge technology to preserve ancient monuments, enhance visitors' engagement with displays, and produce compelling digital shows as a means of documenting history. She cited the use of drones for recording, documenting, and interpreting archaeological and heritage sites, the creation of smart museums using artificial intelligence, the use of digital twinning to preserve the originals digitally, and the use of various technologies like the Internet of Things to connect heritage to its original history.

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