Vivotek 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.

Qualified 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' due to the color of the stone of this important archaeological site in Jordan , It is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Persian Gulf area.

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

In order to adapt to 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, would merge with the natural beauty of the environment without altering it..

The company Luminus Technology from Jordan was hired to design and define the security system installation project, evaluating different video surveillance devices on the market that will have the power to provide quality coverage of the entire space, resistant to the climatic conditions of the area and discreet to adapt to the environment, as Hamzeh Labadi has emphasized, 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-use 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 achieve this, they have been strategically deployed, both in the ancient structures and in the natural valleys of Petra, 550 Vivotek IP cameras. Specifically, The SD8364E model was selected for its ability to provide broad, high-resolution coverage 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 (1.080p) for high image quality and its 30x optical zoom allows wide and detailed coverage of the area. To protect the device against the climatic conditions of the Petra desert, as well as against any attempt at vandalism, a housing with IP67 and Nema 4X rating was chosen, which guarantees its with temperatures ranging between -40°C to 55°C.

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

As the ideal complement for said 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 large 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, there are the ND8422P and ND8322P network video recorders and the Vast video management software from this manufacturer that provide the surveillance and protection team of the city of Petra with simplified operation and maintenance..

The person in charge of Luminus Technology, Hamzeh Labadi, has expressed 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 is Petra like?, through Vivotek's advanced IP surveillance solution, for this complex project”.