Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe - A Bridge towards a shared future - Activities - Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Title	Treasures of the tangible cultural heritage in former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Status	11 months (December 2006 – November 2007)
Objectives	To raise awareness about the richness and specific character of tangible cultural heritage in Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and to promote this country’s cultural heritage at both national and international level.
Activities	Realisation of four bilingual publications – in Macedonian and in English language– about the following subjects: I: Archaeological sites including: Presentation of most significant archaeological sites such as Sobi (Gradsko), Bargala (Shtip), Heraclea Lyncestis (Bitola), Scupi (Skopje), the Roman Bath of Bansko (Strumica), Vinicko Kale (Vinica), Plaoshnik (Ohrid), and Vardarski Rid (Gevgelija); Map of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia with the exact locations of the archaeological sites; Summary of relevant facts on the sites and the archaeological objects (museum collections); Illustrations (photos, graphics, etc). II: Christian monuments including: Presentation of about 120 religious monuments of Christian origin (9-th to 19-th century), spread over 12 different regions. Map of the regions with location of presented monuments; Summary of relevant facts on each of the presented monuments; Illustrations (photos, graphics, etc). III: Ottoman Monuments This section will present the exceptionally rich and significant group of architectural monuments built during the Ottoman period in Macedonia. The diversity of this group (mosques, baths, inns, dervish lodges, covered markets, tombs etc.) distinctive by its abundance of ornamented elements (stone sculpture, woodcarving, painted decoration) had been overlooked by the academic and cultural researches. In this publication the Ottoman monuments will be presented through a comprehensive coverage and comparisons to the contemporary monuments in the Balkan region. The publication will be completed with a map showing the location of the monuments, illustrations (photos, drawings), and glossary. The presentation of about (80) Ottoman monuments will include all types of buildings (mosques, baths, dervish lodges, inns, bridges, clock-towers, tombs) and it will bring to the light this long-standing cultural component the country (14-th to 20-th century). IV: Cultural Heritage of Ohrid This section will present all the most significant churches, monasteries, mosques, civil and military architectures and other historical monuments in Ohrid and in the surrounding region (Ohrid and the Ohrid lake are inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage as a natural and cultural site) The publication will also include: Map of Ohrid and surrounding area with exact location of presented monuments; Summary of relevant facts about the monuments; Illustrations (images, graphics, etc).
Implementing agency	National Commission of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for UNESCO