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<p>The purpose of this paper is to assess the socio-cultural values of <italic>kulla</italic>, a traditional Albanian stone house found in the cross-border region of Kosovo, Albania, and Montenegro. Despite being recognized for its historical and cultural significance in respective countries, <italic>kulla</italic> as a vernacular heritage has not been commonly assessed for its distinct regional heritage values. To address this gap, the study draws on existing literature and field investigations in three countries. The findings suggest that <italic>kullas</italic> have retained much of their authenticity, and that its most distinguished regional values are historical, social, and traditional values, as well as architectural one.</p>
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The purpose of this paper is to assess the socio-cultural values of kulla, a traditional Albanian stone house found in the cross-border region of Kosovo, Albania, and Montenegro. Despite being recognized for its historical and cultural significance in respective countries, kulla as a vernacular heritage has not been commonly assessed for its distinct regional heritage values. To address this gap, the study draws on existing literature and field investigations in three countries. The findings suggest that kullas have retained much of their authenticity, and that its most distinguished regional values are historical, social, and traditional values, as well as architectural one.

Assessing the Socio-Cultural Values of <italic>Kulla</italic> Stone House in the Cross-Border Region of Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro

Architecture and Urban Planning

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Assessing the Socio-Cultural Values of  Stone House in the Cross-Border Region of Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro

The purpose of this paper is to assess the socio-cultural values of kulla, a traditional Albanian stone house found in the cross-border region of Kosovo,...

Assessing the Socio-Cultural Values of Kulla Stone House in the Cross-Border Region of Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro

Published Online: Aug 24, 2023

Page range: 121 - 130

Received: Mar 15, 2023

Accepted: Aug 01, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aup-2023-0011

Keywords
Albania, cross-border region, heritage values, Kosovo, Montenegro

© 2023 Kaltrina Thaçi et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Assessing the Socio-Cultural Values of Kulla Stone House in the Cross-Border Region of Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro

Published Online: Aug 24, 2023

Page range: 121 - 130

Received: Mar 15, 2023

Accepted: Aug 01, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aup-2023-0011

KeywordsAlbania, cross-border region, heritage values, Kosovo, Montenegro

© 2023 Kaltrina Thaçi et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Albania, cross-border region, heritage values, Kosovo, Montenegro