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The feature image above is of petroglyphs found in the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan. The symbols represent messages that travellers passing through the desert left for other travellers as travel guides. These ancient rock incisions passed on messages like who visited the area last or where a hidden spring can be found.

In essence, I want this space to be a modern version of the petroglyphs…

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