Ajloun, Sept. 10 (Petra) — Cultural and youth initiatives in Ajloun
Governorate are working to document the history and social heritage
of the region through digital platforms, research projects, and media
content aimed at preserving local memory for future generations.

Samer Freihat, Director of the Ajloun Culture Directorate, said the
Ajloun Knowledge Encyclopedia project aims to compile data on
historical sites, notable figures, significant events, and local
traditions to create a comprehensive database for researchers.

Freihat emphasized the role of youth in collecting stories and
historical documents, urging residents to contribute photos, records,
and information to enrich the encyclopedia.

Nuseibah Al-Smadi, head of the Ajloun Youth Council, noted that the
council organizes field visits to heritage sites starting with the
historical Government House (Dar Al-Hukuma) to connect young people
with local history while documenting traditional customs, dress, and
social practices.

Rashed Freihat, coordinator of the Wahet Al-Fikr W’al-Ibda
initiative, said his group focuses on highlighting the legacies of
influential figures from the governorate, including a recent
commemorative event recognizing the academic contributions of Nouh
Al-Faqir.

Youssef Al-Smadi, founder of the Hikayat Makan initiative, explained
that his project conducts interviews with residents to document oral
histories of villages, landmarks, and community figures, converting
their stories into media content to preserve the governorate’s
historical narrative.

//Petra// AF