Minister Shala visited the Castle of Harilaq

13.07.2016

In the wake of visits to archaeological sites, which aim close introduction to the work being done in this field, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Kujtim Shala, yesterday visited Castle of Harilaq, where he was introduced to the new archaeological excavations and restorations and conservations being made in this site of particular importance to Kosovo's cultural heritage.

On this occasion, Minister Shala congratulated the archeologists for the work they have done and also said that MCYS is committed to assisting and supporting Kosovo's cultural heritage, such as excavations, as well as conservation, restoration, promotion and its wide recognition.

Minister Shala said that Kosovo has an extraordinary rich cultural heritage of early periods and those to follow, and these are in the interest of Kosovo and must be promoted in order to increase cultural tourism.

Further Shala added that Castle of Harilaq has a significance for cultural and spiritual identity of Kosovo, and added that MCYS in its political goals, has a priority the protection and promotion of the rich cultural heritage, once valuing, preserving and appreciating its diversity, as Kosovo’s added value.

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