Ammon News - In a historic move to strengthen international cultural and tourism collaboration, the Petra Development and Tourism Authority has signed a twinning agreement with the Colosseum Archaeological Park in Rome.

The agreement aims to foster promotional cooperation between the two sites, both of which were selected in 2007 as part of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It seeks to enhance cultural understanding, tourism marketing, and promotion between the two parties.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Fares Braizat, thr Chief Commissioner of the Petra Authority, and Dr. Alfonsina Russo, Director General of the Colosseum Archaeological Park.

Dr. Braizat explained that the agreement is part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to develop Petra economically, culturally, and as a tourism destination. He emphasized that the agreement will open new horizons for cultural exchange and tourism marketing, allowing Petra promotional materials to be displayed at the Colosseum, which attracts approximately 14 million visitors annually.

For her part, Dr. Alfonsina Russo affirmed that the agreement is in line with the Colosseum's efforts to collaborate with global institutions in enhancing the role of culture in bridging civilizations. She highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation with Petra, one of the world’s most famous ancient cities and archaeological sites.

The agreement focuses on supporting collaboration in several areas, including organizing workshops for the preservation of archaeological sites, holding joint cultural events, and exchanging information on mutual activities between the two parties.

It also includes the creation of reciprocal visit programs to promote both sites, along with the presentation of promotional materials and introductory videos to be displayed at each site.

Both parties emphasized that this agreement is not merely a cooperation pact but symbolizes a global partnership that contributes to the enhancement of the cultural and historical heritage of both Petra and the Colosseum, further solidifying their status as world-renowned tourist destinations attracting visitors from all corners of the globe.

It is worth noting that Petra has previously signed several twinning agreements with prominent sites such as the Alhambra and Generalife in Spain, as well as with the municipality of Barbarano Romano in Italy. The Authority is also working on establishing additional twinning agreements with other New Seven Wonders of the World in the coming period.