Studying the Significance of the Uninterrupted Occupation in the Archaeological Site of Pella in Jordan as a Sustainable Built Heritage

Abstract

The Archaeological site of Pella in Jordan represents a continuous uninterrupted microcosm of settlements since the Natufian Period. The sequence of settlements embodies the heritage’s ability to self-sustain over many years, holding substantial power and value historically and geographically. Pella has become underdeveloped and vulnerable due to the lack of understanding of what the site has to offer. This paper highlights Pella’s unique heritage from how its name was derived, its geographic setting, historic interrelated characteristics of various periods, as well as the values, attributes, and opportunities it presents as a sustainable built heritage. This will strengthen the outstanding universal value OUV of the site that might lead it to get it inscribed as a World Heritage Site as well as promote and enhance the national and international advocacy for its preservation.