New Directions in Albanian Archaeology

On May 17th 2006, in the conference hall “Illyria” 2 of the Sheraton Hotel, ICAA and IoA organised the celebration of the 70th birthday anniversary of the director of the IoA, Professor Muzafer Korkuti.

In this occasion was also promoted the book “New directions in Albanian Archaeology”, a collection of essayes from a considerable number of Albanian and foreign scholars.
The opening speech was delivered by Professor Richard Hodges, followed by Professor Luan Omari. Iris Pojani presented the activity of ICAA, and Ilir Gjipali offered a short biography of the professional life of Professor Korkuti.

It was Lorenc Bejko who made the presentation of the book “New directions in Albanian Archaeology”, which is the first major overview of Albanian archaeology, and it will be the first of a series of monographs of ICAA.

This celebration was attended by colleagues of different countries and albanian archaeologist, friends, and family of Professor Korkuti.
Jack Davis, John Papadopoulos, Kosta Zachos, and Kemal Luci presented their projects and work in Albania, and mentioned, as well as the Albanian colleagues Neritan Ceka, Zhaneta Andrea, Skender Aliu, Afrim Hoti, and Gëzim Hoxha, moments from the life and the work that they have shared with Professor Muzafer Korkuti.

They saluted and valued the long and tireless work of a colleague and friend who has given a great contribution in Albanian archaeology and in the education of the new generation of Albanian archaeologists.

Besides the ceremony, a photographical exposition on the activity of Professor Korkuti also took place. The cocktail at the end gave the chance to meet journalists from various TVs and to deliver interviews, as well as to carry on conversations among friends.

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