Petra National Trust has an Archaeology Day themed Youth Workshop

The workshop introduced the participants to the main subject of the workshop: The Role of the Archaeologist. It aimed at increasing the understanding of the work undertaken by archaeologists; increasing the awareness of participants about the different tasks that take place on an archaeological dig site; and gaining insights into the role archaeologists play in the preservation of Petra and what this means for the participants. To emphasize these concepts, participants were divided into groups for five work stations: excavation, sifting, architectural documentation, conservation work, and artifact processing, and had a hands-on involvement in these tasks taking place in the dig site.