The Laboratory for the Maintenance and Restoration of Antiquities at the School of Archaeology and Tourism, University of Jordan, was inaugurated on December 16, 2012, as part of the university's 50th-anniversary celebrations. The laboratory aims to provide specialized practical training for students in the field of conservation and restoration of archaeological artifacts, focusing on the preservation of collections housed in the university's Archaeology and Folklore Museums.
The laboratory offers an exceptional educational environment where students can acquire hands-on skills in artifact conservation. Additionally, it conducts training courses for specialists from outside the university. The laboratory aspires to become an advanced unit for authenticating and detecting forgeries of archaeological materials, thereby enhancing its role as a scientific reference in this field.
Established through the dedicated efforts of the faculty members, the laboratory represents a significant addition to the development of students' skills and the advancement of research in the field of antiquities conservation.