Augmenting Cooperation – From Christian Antiquities Towards Enhanced Tourism
Diocese of Budimlje and Nikšić Serbian Orthodox Church
Museum of Polimje Montenegro
Albania Community Assist
Institute of Archaeology – Centre for Albanian Studies
04.2018 - 04.2021
Overall Objective
The project aims to contribute to the enhancement of the economic competitiveness of the area through the increase of its tourism potential.
Summary of the Project
The project contributed to tourism development through joint valorisation and promotion of the archaeological and cultural heritage of the area.
Activities
1. Two major archaeological sites in Albania and Montenegro were excavated;
2. A tourism infopoint was constructed at the Hoti Basilica location;
3. Pedestrian street to the Hoti Christian Basilica constructed;
4. Roman road structure connecting fortresses along Prevalis /Moesia Limes mapped and surveyed;
5. One multilingual augmented reality mobile app serving as a tourist guide was developed.
Results
1. New (unutilised) archaeological (cultural) sites in the cross-border area excavated, conserved and valorised for tourist use;
2. Cross-border cooperation in the field of archaeology and cultural heritage enhanced;
3. Newly discovered archaeological sites (participating sites) promoted for tourism use.
