Irbid, Sept. 29 (Petra) — Yarmouk University President Malek
Sharairi and Director of the Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) in
the United Arab Emirates Saeed Al-Naqbi, along with an accompanying
delegation, discussed Tuesday prospects for cooperation in
archaeological research and studies and the preservation of cultural
heritage.

According to a university statement, Sharairi expressed the
university’s appreciation for cooperation with the authority as a
specialized institution in archaeological work and scientific
research.

He highlighted the university’s efforts in archaeological research as
it marks its 50th anniversary this year, particularly through its
Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology and its excavation projects,
studies and research initiatives aimed at uncovering, documenting and
preserving archaeological sites and evidence.

He highlighted Jordan’s rich archaeological and historical heritage
and the material remains that reflect the succession of civilizations
throughout the country’s history. Jordan, he said, is among the
regions that witnessed the emergence and development of successive
human civilizations over the ages. He also noted the contributions of
the school’s faculty members to documenting this heritage and
advancing archaeological and historical knowledge in Jordan.

Al-Naqbi, for his part, praised Yarmouk University’s longstanding
academic reputation and presence at both the national and
international levels, stressing the importance of cooperation and
exchanging expertise in areas of mutual interest.

He highlighted the authority’s work in archaeological research and
the exploration of archaeological sites and finds in the UAE, as well
as the Emirate of Sharjah’s focus on documenting its archaeological
heritage and cultural heritage. He also outlined the authority’s role
in organizing and developing archaeological work at the institutional
level.

As part of the visit, the delegation toured the Faculty of
Archaeology and Anthropology, where it met with Dean Khaled
Al-Bashaireh and a number of academic and administrative staff.

The delegation also toured the Jordan Heritage Museum, one of the
country’s prominent academic cultural and scientific institutions
dedicated to documenting and preserving national heritage, from
ancient times through the modern era.

//Petra//WH