The two-day workshop for drafting the Conservation Plan for Ulpiana – Iustiniana Secunda began today, bringing together representatives of institutions and professionals from the fields of cultural heritage, spatial planning, tourism, and local development.
In his opening remarks, the Director of CHwB Kosovo, Sali Shoshi, emphasized the importance of this process in creating a sustainable and long-term approach to managing the site. This was followed by Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Nora Arapi, who highlighted the institutional and cultural significance of Ulpiana, while the Director of the Archaeological Institute of Kosovo, Zana Rama, underlined the scientific dimension and research potential of the site. The Deputy Mayor of Gračanica, Leutrim Ajeti, pointed out the spiritual importance and the community’s connection to the archaeological park.
During the field visit, participants had the opportunity to become more closely acquainted with the site through presentations by the park manager, Milot Berisha, and the conservator at the Archaeological Institute of Kosovo, Caner Tatar, who presented the main values and challenges facing Ulpiana, accompanied by the park’s guides.
The workshop then continued with discussion sessions and professional presentations. Architects from CHwB Kosovo, Arbenita Gashi-Kurti and Erza Shala, presented the topic “Conservation and Development of the Archaeological Site in Dresnik,” sharing the organization’s practical experience and offering successful international examples in the management of archaeological sites.
This process is being carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and the Archaeological Institute of Kosovo, and aims to create a comprehensive framework for the preservation, management, and sustainable development of Ulpiana.
The workshop, which will last two days, is closed to the public and brings together institutions and stakeholders from various fields, with the aim of identifying key values and addressing issues related to the future of this site of special importance to cultural heritage.
