The activity "An afternoon in the museum" in the Pavilion of Antiquity in NHM

The National Historical Museum continues the cycle of activities entitled "An afternoon at the museum". These periodic meetings are entitled with the aim of sensitizing the Albanian society on various issues of Albanian history, culture and national heritage. In the framework of the initiative "Europe Days at the National Historical Museum" in the premises of the Ancient Pavilion was held the next meeting where the students of the school "Protagonists" were invited. Director of the National Historical Museum, dr. Dorian Koçi, in his speech emphasized that these activities are part of the calendar of European cultural weeks. "It is worth noting that an important part of cultural heritage information is included in history textbooks and Albania is one of the countries with a diverse rich cultural heritage. "There is a large map of ancient cities from which our archaeologists have unearthed monuments that represent us with dignity in the entire cultural ensemble of Europe," he said. Koçi further continued that many foreign visitors or even diplomats and ambassadors, who visit our country are surprised by this cultural, archaeological heritage of Albania. "Many monuments from the ancient cities of Antigone, Butrint or Amantia are also exhibited in the National Historical Museum", said dr. Koçi. Following dr. Jamarbër Buzo from the Institute of Archeology delivered the speech: "The ancient city of Amantia as part of European culture". Dr. Buzo first explained some facts about the founding of the city of Amantia. "Amantia is located southeast of the city of Vlora on a hill 690 meters above sea level. Recent excavations have confirmed that the founding of the city dates back to the 5th century BC. From inside the enclosure we have very little information, what has been studied more are the social, cultural buildings, outside the building. "The cycle of centuries preserved an entire civilization already left with ruins, within which the traces of the acropolis, stadium, temple and retaining walls remained", he emphasized.