The Prevention of Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property Project

The Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property Project represented a substantial leap forward in the fight against cultural property trafficking in Jordan, with far-reaching and long-lasting positive impacts on the protection of the nation's rich cultural heritage for today and for future generations. Curious to learn more? In this video, project director Ahmed Fatima Kzzo explains the project's goals, process, and outcomes.
Sincere appreciation and gratitude are offered to the Director General of the Department of Antiquities, Prof. Fadi Bala’awi, whose visionary leadership has made the Prevention of Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property Project and its results possible. Gratitude goes also to two dedicated experts from the department, Aktham Oweidi and Mohammad Naser, who generously gave their expertise to the project and its training sessions.
The Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property Project, led by the American Center of Research and funded by the U.S. Embassy in Amman’s Office of Public Affairs in partnership with the Jordanian Department of Antiquities (DoA).