Tourism is an ancient phenomenon that has developed throughout time; it has changed from a source of entertainment to a source of national income. It reawakens societies culturally, intellectually, and artistically. As a result, developing tourism is a major issue in many countries. Tourist locations are divided into many types, including the archaeological locations that result in heritage tourism, which is considered to be one of the most important components of sustainable tourism. This research tackles an important issue: the absence of clear strategic policies that work on balancing the richness of the architectural and historical heritage in many countries, and the lack of efforts in achieving the optimum utilization of archaeological and heritage sites for developing heritage tourism. This research starts by emphasizing the importance of preserving urban and architectural heritage. Then, it moves to studying the policies used in preserving tourist locations. By applying the descriptive analysis method, it discusses the successful experiences of heritage tourism. Finally, it analyzes these experiences, reaching the conclusions and recommendations. The descriptive analysis method relies on an important research hypothesis; the ideal and efficient use of our cultural heritage is achieved by constructing sustainable restoration of archaeological and heritage sites to achieve sustainable heritage tourism. Everyone involved in investing in it, to enhance its tourist role, should do this. This research benefited from experiments in countries which possess a heritage, in deriving lessons, values and concepts that contribute in achieving an efficient program for the sustainable tourism development, which is based on preserving heritage in the old cities. It must balance between the society's needs, the available resources, the efforts of the executives and the city planning, all while protecting the environment.

The main problems of identity and planning in the modern Arab architecture are discussed, as exemplified by Jordan's capital city, Amman. The essence of the concepts is revealed in; tradition, integrity, morphology and association with urban principles in the design of modern Amman. Particular attention is paid to the ways of combining the historical and cultural heritage of Arab countries with the example of Jordan and their connection with modern directions in architecture that violate local identity.

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The university campus built in the desert and semi-desert zone in countries with a hot climate is becoming important not only for the sustainable urban development of the region, but also for solving global problems associated with climate change and reducing carbon footprint. The article discusses the history of the creation of the campus of the private Kalamoon University in Syria, which shows how the university has an impact on the urban development of the city of Deir Atiyah and the surrounding areas. Against the backdrop of a difficult geopolitical situation, the Kalamoon University Campus has become an “oasis in the desert” and currently represents a modern university architectural and landscape complex with a comfortable and accessible environment, which is an example of effective development of territories in a hot climate, as well as one of the “anchor elements” of the urban planning system of the Al-Kalamoon region.

Architectural preservation of historical buildings is an increasingly important civilizational aspect, and dynamic environmental shaping is key to sustaining the integrity and vital functions of architectural monuments. The article looks at the revitalisation method, which, true to its literal meaning (breathing new life into something), envisages a way of sustaining the value of historical buildings by not merely restoring them but also imbuing them with new functions, thus adapting them to new demands of everyday use. A water mill in Iraq Al-Amir (Jordan) is a case study in this article.