Presenting a prehistoric site: Beidha

Beidha is a Neolithic site in the south of Jordan. Excavated in the 1960s, much of its architecture is still visible. This, together with the site’s proximity to Petra, provides an excellent opportunity to present life in one of the first farming communities to the public. However, visitors often find it hard to interpret the archaeological remains in a meaningful way. The building of replica structures between 2001 and 2003 and the 2012 Beidha Visitor Interpretation Project have aimed at enhancing people’s understanding of the site. This paper will present the latter project and its findings.