AMMAN — Qasr
Al-Mushatta, a historic ruin in Jordan, has been marred by graffiti on its
walls, prompting the Jordanian Antiquities Department to take action.
Director-General of the Public Antiquities Department Fadi Balawi has announced
that the department has been monitoring the graffiti for some time and is
preparing to remove it.
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Balawi
clarified that the delay in removing the graffiti is to ensure that the
department uses an effective method and materials that do not harm the monument
and its archaeological walls, according to Ammon News.
He further
explained that the process of removing the graffiti will take time due to the
different materials used in the graffiti, including paint and spray, and the
diverse nature of the archaeological building materials, such as stone and
red-fired brick.
The department
has previously removed old graffiti using the Tornado ACS device within the
restoration and preservation project of Qasr Al-Mushatta, implemented by the
Tarmeem Center in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities.
The device
works by blasting and suctioning pellets without using sand, water, or
chemicals and instead uses almond or walnut shells.
The department has previously removed old graffiti using the Tornado ACS device within the restoration and preservation project of Qasr Al-Mushatta, implemented by the Tarmeem Center in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities.
Balawi
confirmed that the department has removed many graffiti with high effectiveness
and without any negative impacts on the archaeological landmarks.
Legal
consequencesBalawi reminded
the public that Article 26 of the Jordanian Antiquities Law stipulates that
anyone who damages, sabotages, or defaces any archaeological site, including
changing its landmarks, separating any part of it, or altering it, shall be
punished with imprisonment for a period not less than one year and not more
than three years and a fine of not less than JD3,000.
Balawi
expressed his pride in the interaction of citizens on social media, which
reflects the level of awareness of the Jordanian society and its concern for
archaeological sites and the established importance of cultural and
civilizational heritage among citizens.
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