The archaeological artifact “Knight of Babunja” attracted 219,397 visitors during its three-month exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Vienna. The museum director, Professor Katrin Vohland, confirmed the visitor numbers.

The piece had unique artistic value. It belonged to the archaeological collections of the Academy of Sciences of Albania.

The Institute of Archaeology, part of the Academy of Sciences of Albania, arranged the exhibition in cooperation with the Natural History Museum in Vienna. The organizers also held a joint scientific conference to discuss this 2,600-year-old discovery. More than 120 researchers from around the world attended. Albania was represented by Academician Adem Bunguri, Professor Neritan Ceka, Professor Bashkim Lahi, and Associate Professor Eduard Shehi.

The artifact stayed in the “Golden Hall” of the Natural History Museum from 13 May to 31 July 2025.

After the exhibition, “Knight of Babunja” returned to Tirana on 4 August 2025. The Institute of Archaeology placed it on permanent display at the Archaeological Museum of the Academy of Sciences of Albania.

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