Princess Dana leads int'l delegation to Salt for heritage conservation tour

AMMAN — Her Highness Princess Dana Firas, President of Petra National Trust (PNT), on Thursday led an international delegation of 130 heritage experts and specialists from 20 countries to Salt, 35 km northwest of Amman. The delegation, representing the International National Trust Organisation (INTO) and the British Council, visited Salt to promote global cooperation in heritage conservation, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. The tour aimed to boost the partnership between the Greater Salt Municipality and PNT, focusing on Salt’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The delegation’s visit began at Jaghbir House, a restored heritage building that showcases successful conservation efforts funded by INTO, where the group reviewed key achievements in preserving Salt’s historic identity. The tour also included a walk along Salt’s Heritage Tourism Trail, featuring significant cultural, religious, and historical landmarks that highlight the city’s role as a global cultural hub.