UNESCO project envisions twin goals of heritage preservation, job creation By Batool Ghaith - Apr 13,2021 - Last updated at Apr 13,2021 A view of Petra’s Treasury, the rose-red city’s iconic façade, from the Siq, the natural gorge leading to the ancient site (JT file photo) AMMAN — UNESCO project “Employment Opportunities for Cultural Heritage Safeguarding in Jordan” aims to invest in cultural heritage preservation while creating short-term job opportunities for Jordanians and Syrians, according to Giorgia Cesaro, senior project officer. The project, started in 2019, seeks to contribute to sustainable socio-economic development by utilising culture as a source of resilience, Cesaro said.