Underwater archaeology was the main topic of a recent conference organized by UNESCO in Paris. Representatives from the National Institute of Cultural Heritage (IKTK) also attended the event.

The international conference took place during the 10th Session of the States Parties to the 2001 Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage. It also coincided with the 16th Meeting of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Body (STAB).

Discussions focused on underwater archaeology and the challenges that climate change poses to preserving underwater cultural heritage.

IKTK stated that these meetings strengthen the efforts of the Ministry of Economy, Culture, and Innovation, along with its own, to build institutional and technical infrastructure for protecting Albania’s underwater assets.

A few months ago, four IKTK specialists joined a training in Ulcinj. The session focused on underwater archaeology and the digitalization of underwater cultural heritage. It aimed to enhance professional skills in preserving and promoting Albania’s submerged heritage.

Underwater archaeology involves recovering information from submerged artifacts and sites. These findings help us understand past human cultures. The artifacts reveal human behavior through their form and their exact location under the sea.

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