Seminar Series on the Importance of Tourism in Jordan: Qusayr Amra

As part of the activities organized by the Department of Allied Sciences, in collaboration with the Social Committee and Extracurricular Activities Committee at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, a seminar entitled "Qusayr Amra" was held. The seminar was delivered by lecturer Mohammad Al-Shawawreh, who highlighted the significance of Qusayr Amra as one of Jordan’s most prominent archaeological and tourist sites. The lecturer discussed the historical and cultural value of the site, which has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. He also presented its most distinctive architectural and artistic features, with particular emphasis on the wall paintings that decorate its interior. These paintings are considered outstanding examples of early Islamic art, inspired by the surrounding environment and dating back to the Umayyad period. The seminar was attended by Professor Dr. Linda Al-Khawaja, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Fadi Al-Rimawi, Head of the Department of Supporting Sciences; a number of faculty members; and a large audience of students from various faculties, who showed great interest in the valuable historical and cultural insights presented during the seminar.