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World Archaeology

Qasr Bshir conservation project and the Udhruh Archaeological Project

It was an early morning of a dry and soon to be very dusty day in the Jordanian desert. The sun had risen above the horizon only a few moments before we were told we could soon lay our eyes on the lonely but impressive fortress of Qasr Bshir.

Isaiah Claeys + 2 others • 09-01-2025

World Archaeology

Shattering illusions in the Jordan desert

On September 11, seven students embarked for Jordan to participate in the 2022 Udhruh excavation project in the Jordan desert, led by dr.ir. Mark Driessen. The ensuing fieldwork experience shattered his illusions.

Tatiana Crombeen • 09-11-2022