Factors contributing to the biodiversity value of an archaeological landscape in Jordan

Archeological landscapes are important places because they protect areas of historical importance, shape cultural and national identity, recreational spaces, vital sources tourism revenue. Archaeological have the potential to assist in reptile conservation. The objective this study was compare diurnal richness an archaeological site a nature reserve (treatment control for biodiversity value) modern olive grove poor value). Our results suggest that provide valuable habitat, as our supported similar natural site, with both sites having higher species than tree farm. high densities were result food availability habitat mosaic relatively low density open exposed, tall, rocky ruins. Reptile had negative relationship density. ruins saxaphilic lizard these increased mean maximum rock height percentage green ground vegetation cover increased. Promoting provides another justification protection visitor appreciation historical, importance. Keywords: Stellagama stellio, Ptyodactylus puiseuxi, richness, outcroppings, greenness indices