A dam built in the 1960's by the Department of Antiquities, and the ancient Mudlim tunnel, both built to protect the area from flooding, in Petra, Jordan, Nov. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Laure Van Ruymbeke, file) Source: AP / Laure Van Ruymbeke/AP
In Jordan, efforts are being made to revitalise and restore dry land, relied on by farmers and communities.
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