Urgent Protection of Cultural and Natural Heritage in Metohija
The objective of the study was to assess the condition of cultural and natural heritage in Kosovo and Metohija and protection measures before and after 1999, recognize modes of damage and destruction, definition of measures for urgent and long-term protection and revitalisation ...
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Project details
| Title: | Urgent Protection of Cultural and Natural Heritage in Metohija |
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| Entr. year: | 2005 |
| Result: | Medal |
| Country: | Serbia |
| Category type: | a study or the results of research |
| Notes: | Entry country: former State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. Belgrade is located in today's Serbia. |
| Building type/ Project type: | cultural/natural heritage |
| The Jury's citation: | "For extensive field research resulting in the definition of effective measures for the protection and revitalisation of a significant part of the cultural and natural heritage in Kosovo/UNMIK" |
Description:
The objective of the study was to assess the condition of cultural and natural heritage in Kosovo and Metohija and protection measures before and after 1999, recognize modes of damage and destruction, definition of measures for urgent and long-term protection and revitalisation of the heritage, drafting a priority list, drafting of programmes and projects. A final report (428 pages) presents the results of the research carried out through the joint efforts of domestic and Italian experts and draws awareness of the international community to the alarming condition of heritage in this region.
