Mustafa khaled zaal jebril

Director of the World Heritage Site 'Palestine, the Land of Vineyards and Olives,' the cultural landscape of the terraces south of Jerusalem in Battir, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. I am Mustafa Jebril from Palestine, I graduated from Al-Quds University with a Bachelor’s degree in Archeology. I am currently working in the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities mainly the World Heritage Department, as the Site Manager of the World Heritage Property “Palestine, Lands of Olives and Vines - Cultural Landscape of Southren Jerusalem – Battir” which was inscribed on World Heritage List on 2014 as a cultural Landscape and now it is on the list of danger.In my current role, I am responsible for overseeing site protection, coordinating with local stakeholders, and supporting sustainable tourism initiatives. I have been actively involved in raising awareness about heritage conservation and engaging local communities in preserving their cultural identity. Through my participation in international programs, I aim to strengthen my skills, exchange knowledge with global professionals, and contribute to innovative approaches in heritage management. I am passionate about promoting Palestinian heritage on an international level and creating meaningful connections between people and places.

Location

Palestine, west bank, Bethlehem

Language

Arabic, English

Areas of Expertise

Antiquities, Museums, Tourism, Site Management

Contact

External Work

I work at a world heritage site listed as endangered, which is a cultural landscape. The components of the site are exposed to some impacts caused by climate changes, which affect the site's outstanding universal value. Therefore, I hope that through this opportunity I can gain experience and information that will help me find solutions to deal with such challenges.

Mustafa khaled zaal jebril
About The Site

Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem – Battir

Site Status

Foundation

Heritage Type

Mixed

Climate Hazard

Heatwaves / Extreme heat

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