Seeking production footprints on behalf of innovation, city of Gjirokastra

A growing recognition for safeguarding Albania's Industrial Heritage has emerged, yet this field remains under-researched and largely neglected. A study highlights the urgent need to document and preserve Gjirokastra's industrial landscape from 1950-1990, a period with minimal prior investigation. The research identifies critical gaps in documentation due to the absence of previous studies on industrial infrastructure in Albania, emphasizing the risks posed by daily decay to this heritage. By analyzing production footprints, the study aims to raise political, institutional, and civic awareness, positioning Gjirokastra as a model for broader preservation efforts across Albania. This work underscores the potential for investment-driven conservation and sets a precedent for protecting industrial heritage in other cities.

Curraj, E. (2021). Seeking production footprints on behalf of innovation, city of Gjirokastra. The Scientific Journal of the Observatory of Mediterranean Basin, 7(Issue 7). https://doi.org/10.37199/o41007109