The Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage in Korçë and the Ethnographic Museum of Elbasan have organised an exhibition to raise awareness about the illegal trafficking of cultural property.

The exhibition, titled “Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future – Heritage Belongs Where It Is”, opened ahead of the International Day against the Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property.

It features sketches of archaeological and ethnographic objects from the Korçë and Elbasan regions. Specialist Florenc Cenolli created the artworks.

The exhibition also presents five ethnographic objects that have been lost or stolen from the collection of the Elbasan Ethnographic Museum.

Through this initiative, the organisers aim to highlight the importance of protecting cultural heritage and preventing the illegal trade in historical objects.

They also stressed that cultural heritage represents much more than material objects. It reflects a nation’s history and identity.

Therefore, these treasures must remain in their original locations and historical context, where they belong.

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