Conservation and Rehabilitation of the Roman Aquenduct Gadara - Jordan

The aim of the project is to document, conserve and rehabilitate the Roman aqueduct of Gadara so that it can be opened for visitation and adventure tourism. Once conserved and rehabilitated, the tunnel system will represent a significant enhancement of the site value and diversify its tourism attraction.                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Subject Area(s):
  • Archaeology and Anthropology

Principle Investigator:

Ziad Al-Saad
 

Professor of Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage
 

zalsaad@yu.edu.jo

Unit:

Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology

Period:

2015 - 2018

Funding Agency:

Ambassador Fund for Cultural Preservation

Partners:

 None

Budget:

$ 160,000

Website:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Gadara.tunnel/about/?ref=page_internal

Outcomes:

The outcomes of this project are: 

  • Report on the Gadara aqueduct system in terms of its history, construction materials and construction techniques.
  • 3D modelling of the aqueduct system.
  • Stabilization, consolidation and restoration of the selected section of the aqueduct.
  • Rehabilitation of the selected section of the aqueduct to make ready for Visitation.
  • Long term maintenance and management plan of the aqueduct system.

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