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A Conservation Strategy for Umm el-Jimal: Engaging the Modern Community in the Preservation and Protection of the Antiquities

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Protecting the Past: Archaeology, Conservation and Tourism in the North of Jordan
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Dr De Vries and Mr DeKock present their holistic approach to the study, conservation and site display of Umm el-Jimal
The site of Umm el-Jimal has been the object of more than 40 years of study by Dr Bert De Vries (Calvin College) and his colleagues. In this lecture, Dr De Vries and Mr DeKock (OpenHand Studios) present their approach to site conservation at Umm el-Jimal, and unveil the main features of the Umm el-Jimal virtual museum (www.ummeljimal.org)

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Series
Protecting the Past: Archaeology, Conservation and Tourism in the North of Jordan
People
Bert De Vries
Jeff DeKock
Keywords
Umm al Jimal
northern Jordan
conservation
virtual museum
3d models
archaeology
community engagement
Department: School of Archaeology
Date Added: 30/03/2016
Duration: 00:25:19

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