Aerial photo of Madaba Jordan (2019) by APAAME 2020CyArk
Introducing Madaba
Madaba, located in central Jordan, is famously known as the "City of Mosaics." The Church of Saint George is especially renowned for its 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land, offering a unique historical window into the region.
Photogrammetry at St. George Church in Madaba (2019)CyArk
Virtually Visit Madaba
In 2020 CyArk worked with Madaba community members and students and faculty at the American University of Madaba to provide training on 3D documentation with support from The US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation.
Map of MadabaCyArk
The trainees worked to develop several virtual tours to provide access to the sites during the pandemic.
Madaba Storytellers (2020) by CyArkCyArk
Sharing Community Stories
In 2020 StoryCenter conducted a series of virtual storytelling workshops to capture community stories alongside the virtual tours. Explore the stories from community members.
American University of Madaba in Madaba (2020)CyArk
Hear from additional community members about their connection to Madaba
Jude Anton Twal (2022) by CyArkCyArk
Jude Anton Twal
“This is where I am rooted. This is family, this is home, this is love.. All of it is just packaged in one simple place called Madaba”
Saif Hamarneh (2022) by CyArkCyArk
Saif Hamarneh
(In Arabic) “I wish everyone would visit Madaba, to see its people, to see its landmarks, to see everything that is in Madaba”
Fuad Hamarneh (2022) by CyArkCyArk
Fuad Hamarneh
“For me, this is my church, this is where me and many of my family, relatives and friends have been baptised, wedded, and this is also where we said the final goodbye to many of our loved ones.”
This project was made possible thanks to support and efforts from the following organizations: The U.S Department of State, Department of Antiquities Jordan, American University of Madaba, CyArk, Madaba Regional Archaeological Museum Project, StoryCenter, Collins Institute for Archaeological Research, Gannon University - Dr. Suzanne Richard, and Center for Near Eastern Archaeology, La Sierra University - Dr. Douglas Clark
