AMMAN — Minister of Culture Mustafa Rawashdeh on Tuesday said that the “Jordanian Narrative: Land and People” project is a key national effort to boost identity and highlight Jordan’s deep historical roots.

 

Speaking at Mutah University in Karak, Rawashdeh said that the initiative reflects Jordan’s true image, links past and present, and helps shape the future, according to a Ministry of Culture statement.

 

He said that the project was inspired by HRH Crown Prince Hussein’s call in Tafileh to preserve and document Jordan’s national story.

 

Rawashdeh said that the initiative aims to produce a comprehensive narrative that reflects the Kingdom’s rich civilisational and human heritage across centuries.

 

He added that the project goes beyond connecting history to geography, seeking instead to examine the civilisations that passed through Jordan and their lasting impact on the state and society.

 

The minister described the programme as a “national roadmap for future generations”.

 

“When we speak about Jordan, we speak about a country with strategic geography and a vast historical legacy,” he said.

 

The minister added that Jordanians have every reason to take pride in their country and preserve its authentic heritage.

 

Highlighting Karak’s place in the national story, Rawashdeh said that the governorate has long been a centre of civilisation, resilience and learning.

 

He said that Karak played an important role in successive eras, from early history to the foundations of the modern Jordanian state.

 

Mutah University President Salameh Naimat said that the Jordanian narrative reflects a continuous national consciousness shaped over centuries.

 

Former minister Hussein Majali said that the initiative is about documenting a story Jordanians already know and value.

 

Former minister Muhannad Mubaidin said that Karak holds a central place in Jordan’s historical and cultural journey.

 

The ministry said that the “Hiwarat” programme will continue in governorates as part of efforts to preserve identity and enhance national belonging.