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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14210884.
Vol. 54 (2024), pp. 110–116 •
  1.55 MBRESEARCH ARTICLE
Raed Alghazawi, Ali Al-Manaser
Department of Cultural Resources Management and Museology, Queen Rania Faculty of Tourism and Heritage,
The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan
(aliy@hu.edu.jo)
 Abstract
This research focuses on the study of rock art found in the Jordanian Harrah, specifically comparing it to a notable artifact at the Jordan Museum.
The museum's artwork depicts a woman playing the flute, which can be dated to the period between the second century BC and the second century AD.
The stone bearing this art features a distinctive Safaitic inscription that includes the verb "Zamra," meaning "a flute player."
The research aims to compare this artwork with other examples, exploring their historical significance and the ways they are interpreted within the museum context.
It also examines how visitors perceive this rock art as part of the broader narrative of the Jordanian Harrah.
This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the significance of musical instruments and rock art in understanding Jordan's cultural heritage.
The final objective of this study is to emphasize the importance of interpreting and presenting the stories of these artifacts in the museum.
By doing so, the research seeks to convey the correct messages to museum visitors, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of Jordan's rich cultural legacy.
Keywords
Jordan Museum, rock art, written heritage, epigraphic heritage, Badia Epigraphic Survey, Jordanian Harrah, Safaitic graffiti.
Cite as
Alghazawi, R.; A. Al-Manaser. 2024.
Unveiling Jordan's Rock Art Legacy: The Flute Player at the Jordan Museum as a Case Study. Arqueología Iberoamericana 54: 110–116. Other Persistent Identifiers
PURL: purl.org/aia/5412. ARK: ark:/49934/350.
Received: October 25, 2024. Accepted: November 10, 2024. Published: November 25, 2024.
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