Exploring Jordan's tourism village Umm Qais

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Exploring Jordan's tourism village Umm Qais

STORY: Exploring Jordan's tourism village Umm Qais DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:16 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Umm Qais archeological site 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): TAHANI ALSAYAH, Artifact shop owner in the Umm Qais archeological site STORYLINE: Located in northern Jordan, Umm Qais features picturesque scenery with many perennial trees and rare forms of vegetation, as well as rich historical and cultural heritage including archeological sites of an ancient Roman city and an Ottoman village. Umm Qais has recently been selected by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as one of the "Best Tourism Villages of 2022", as a recognition of its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Additionally, women play a vital role in the village's tourism and business sectors, where multiple women-led initiatives have increased employment opportunities for locals. Tahani Alsayah, who worked on the site for four years in handcrafting traditional household items made

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