TIRANA, June 10 /ATA/ -Conservation works at the Bylis and Klos archaeological parks, southern Albania, are expected to begin within days, alongside upgrades to tourism infrastructure and the construction of a multifunctional centre.
Representatives from the EU Delegation to Albania, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Mallakastër Municipality, AICS Tirana and project partners met at the Bylis Archaeological Park for the fourth Steering Committee meeting of the EU-funded project “EU for Economic Development – Local Economic Development Led by Tourism with a Focus on Cultural Heritage”.
The investment is expected to improve visitor services, educational activities, cultural programmes and local economic opportunities, contributing to sustainable development and the promotion of the archaeological park and surrounding communities.
During the meeting, participants reviewed progress and discussed next steps in the implementation of the project, noting that results are becoming increasingly tangible, including the establishment of the Bylis-Klos Archaeological Park and the approval of its management framework.
Key milestones include the adoption of a conservation plan, the implementation of local development grants supporting community-based initiatives, and the advancement of strategic investments aimed at strengthening the protection and management of the site.
Ahead of the meeting, participants also visited the “School of the Construction Site” initiative, developed in cooperation with the Polytechnic University of Milan and the University of Tirana. The programme aims to strengthen the capacities of Albanian heritage professionals, including staff from archaeological parks, regional cultural heritage directorates and the National Institute of Cultural Heritage, as well as students and young specialists.
Through hands-on conservation work at the archaeological site, participants gain practical experience while contributing to the preservation of the Bylis landscape.
The Steering Committee said it acknowledged substantial progress across all components of the project and confirmed upcoming implementation priorities.
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