AMMAN — In response to a vision presented by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, the Ministry of Culture on Sunday launched a national project to document what is known as the Jordanian narrative.

 

The initiative, titled “Jordan: Land and People,” comes amid renewed public debate on identity, memory and national storytelling, following remarks by the Crown Prince that framed the Jordanian narrative as an ongoing journey rather than a single historical moment.

 

During a visit to Tafileh, the Crown Prince described the Jordanian narrative as a continuous process shaped by resilience, collective memory and the enduring bond between leadership and people. His remarks triggered broader discussion on how Jordanians document their past, explain their present and frame their future.

 

The ministry’s project seeks to translate that vision into an institutional framework. It aims to preserve and document Jordan’s historical and cultural heritage through public participation, academic research and structured review, producing a lasting reference for future generations.

 

Speaking to Al Mamlaka TV, Minister of Culture Mustafa Rawashdeh said that “the project will present the Jordanian narrative using modern digital tools, including short films, stories and cultural content that showcase Jordan’s land, history and civilisation.”

 

He said, “The initiative documents the national story from prehistory to the present day and relies on specialised committees, alongside a newly launched digital platform that allows citizens, researchers and academics to contribute documents, stories and testimonies related to the national narrative.”

 

He added that “the narrative will also be translated into foreign languages to ensure wider global reach.”

 

Speaking to The Jordan Times, Salem Faqir, spokesperson for the Ministry of Culture, said, “The project is built around the central theme ‘Jordan: Land and People’ and comes as a direct response to the Crown Prince’s vision.”

 

He added “the initiative aims to document Jordan’s deeply rooted civilisational heritage, citing archaeological and scientific studies that point to a human presence in the land dating back more than 2.5 million years.” Faqir said the project seeks to offer future generations a renewed and methodical reading of national history through rigorous and scientific documentation.

 

“The Jordanian narrative did not emerge overnight,” Faqir said. “It is rooted in the Great Arab Revolt, the founding of the state and nearly a century of institutional development.”

 

“Over decades, Jordan has weathered regional wars and sustained economic pressures. Yet stability endured. National identity deepened. Legitimacy and continuity became central pillars of state and society,” he added.

 

To support the initiative, the Ministry formed specialised scientific committees comprising scholars in archaeology, history, geography and geology, tasked with producing a comprehensive academic reading of Jordan’s natural and human trajectory from prehistory to the present day.

 

Political analyst Abdel Hakim Qrallah said that “the launch of the project reflects a direct response to the Crown Prince’s call to document the national narrative, describing it as a strategic initiative to strengthen national identity and reinforce values of belonging and loyalty.”

 

“The focus on land and people allows the narrative to be documented through a credible and scientific methodology, particularly amid digital openness and competing narratives.”

 

He added that “preserving Jordan’s civilisational heritage enhances the country’s regional presence, strengthens internal cohesion and builds awareness among younger generations, positioning the national narrative as a key pillar of Jordan’s soft power.”

 

The Jordanian narrative, shaped by land, people and leadership, is more than just a story of the past. It is a framework for the future.

 

As His Royal Highness said, it remains “a journey still being written.”