Vivotek's IP technology protects the historical and natural heritage of the ancient city of Petra

For this complex security project they have been strategically installed 550 manufacturer's network cameras that meet image quality, coverage and respect for the historic structures and natural valleys of the so-called 'pink city' that millions of people visit every year.

Rated as one of the new seven wonders of the world and a World Heritage Site by Unesco, the historic city of Petra, known as the 'pink city' for the color of the stone of this important archaeological site of Jordan , is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Persian Gulf area.

Precisely because of this huge influx of visitors and in order to protect cultural heritage, In 1989 Petra National Trust was founded, formed by international organizations and institutions that since then ensure the security and control of the structures of this ancient city and its natural valleys.

In order to adapt to the new times in terms of security of goods and visitors, one of the latest decisions of this group has been the deployment of a video surveillance system that in addition to guaranteeing the protection of heritage will merge with the natural beauty of the environment without altering it..

The company Luminus Technology of Jordan was contracted to design and define the installation project of the security system, valuing different video surveillance devices on the market that will have the power to provide a quality of coverage of the entire space, resistant to the climatic conditions of the area and discreet to adapt to the environment, as hamzeh Labadi has underlined, manager of this company.

The supplier selected by Luminus Technology that met these three requirements was Vivotek, for its "wide range of specialized and multi-purpose IP cameras", combined with network video recorders (Nvr) and proprietary network video management software (VAST), as the ideal option to implement an advanced technological solution in the natural environment of Petra, for the first time since the emergence of this city more than two thousand years ago, without affecting its beauty".

To this end, they have been strategically deployed, both in the ancient structures and in the natural valleys of Petra, 550 Vivotek IP cameras. Specifically,, the SD8364E was selected for its ability to provide wide coverage in high resolution under extreme weather conditions, while the FE8180 camera was chosen for its wide-angle view, high performance and discreet design.

SD8364E dome network camera offers Full HD resolution (1.080Q) for high image quality and its 30x optical zoom allows a wide and detailed coverage of the area. To protect the device from the climatic conditions of the Petra desert, as well as against any attempted vandalism, opted for an IP67 and Nema 4X rated housing, that guarantees its with temperatures ranging from -40°C to 55°C.

Thanks to the manufacturer's WDR Pro technology, The SD8364E also works optimally under difficult lighting conditions, an especially useful feature when working in the network with high contrasts of narrow valleys and caverns that constitute the ancient city of Petra.

As an ideal complement to this camera, the FE8180 fisheye device was chosen., with a diameter of only 90 Mm. for its very discreet location in this protected environment, which also covers wide spaces in detail to the point of covering the capacity of three standard CCTV cameras, which reduces both the cost of the system and its maintenance, such as preserving the area with fewer devices.

As part of the project with Vivotek technology, the ND8422P and ND8322P network video recorders and the Vast video management software from this manufacturer are provided with simplified operation and maintenance for the surveillance and protection team of the city of Petra..

The head of Luminus Technology, Hamzeh Labadi, "The company's pride in being able to make this considerable contribution to the protection of one of the seven wonders of the world, what Petra is like, through Vivotek's advanced IP surveillance solution, for this complex project".

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