Petra National Trust promotes best practices in cultural and natural heritage preservation and management in Jordan, the region, and beyond.
Established in 1989, Petra National Trust is a Jordanian, non-governmental, non-profit organization. It is Jordan’s oldest national organization for cultural heritage preservation. Initially focused on preserving the values and significance of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra, today PNT’s work covers cultural, archeological and World Heritage sites in Jordan and the region.
The president of Petra National Trust and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Cultural Heritage, HRH Princess Dana Firas, oversees the implementation of PNT’s mission and vision.
Petra National Trust responds to the urgent need to protect, preserve, and conserve the archaeological and cultural heritage of Jordan and the region and plays a significant role in international advocacy for cultural heritage.
