Three offers for an investment of over two million in the Dresniki area of ​​Klina

“Conservation and Development of the Archaeological Site of Dresnik – Klina”, as the public call is titled, has received three bids. The Ministry of Culture has opened a tender with an estimated value of two million and 479 thousand euros to implement the project designed by the Archaeological Institute of Kosovo and the Foundation for Cultural Heritage without Borders (CHwB Kosovo). It concerns the surrounding and infrastructural works, which also include the covering of the unique mosaics in these parts. The bids range from 1.8 to 2.2 million euros.

Three bids have been submitted for the implementation of the project that aims to open the unique Dresnik mosaic site, near Klina, to visitors. Five companies responded to the Ministry of Culture's public call for proposals for the implementation of the project in one of Kosovo's most potential archaeological sites. In one case, two companies came together, in another, three local companies, and in the third bid, a company from Albania, making a total of three bids to carry out the work. The bids vary considerably in price.

The Ministry of Culture opened a tender a month ago with an estimated value of two million and 479 thousand euros to implement the project designed by the Archaeological Institute of Kosovo and the Foundation for Cultural Heritage without Borders (CHwB Kosovo). It concerns the surrounding and infrastructural works, which also include the covering of the unique mosaics in these parts. Another part is their restoration, which requires high professionalism.

"Conservation and Development of the Archaeological Site of Dresnik - Klina" is the title of the public call for companies and the opportunity to apply was until the end of last week.

According to the tender opening minutes, the group of operators, “NN 100% Design and Thermal Insulation” have bid with 2 million and 276 thousand euros. “Limit Project, Riesa and Delta – CCD” have bid with 2 million and 399 thousand euros. These two bids come from local companies, while “AD Star” based in Tirana has bid with a price of 1 million and 805 thousand euros. Within a few days, the Ministry of Culture is expected to determine the winner who is expected to implement the project.

The metal construction is expected to shelter the mosaics in order to protect them from the weather. These are the remains of the main palace of the site. Other parts of the complex, which is thought to have been an imperial villa, will be open to the environment. It is what is now known as the second palace together with the third building. The remains of part of the surrounding wall and the watchtower will also be available to the public. According to the project, the multifunctional building will have spaces for staff, a kind of gallery, a kind of cafe and other spaces. While the open amphitheater will serve for various cultural activities. All this close to green space and parking lots. If the project is implemented as planned, Dresnik will soon become an attraction in its own right. 

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Architect Nol Binakaj from "CHwB Kosova", who together with the head of the excavations in Dresnik, archaeologist of the Archaeological Institute of Kosovo, Elvis Shala, have been pushing forward with the project, said when the tender was opened that the intervention plan along with the master plan have been finalized and the implementation is very good news. 

"Based on our proposal, the tender only envisages the construction of new structures. Our approach has been to make the site visitable. Conventional construction is foreseen that is done in Kosovo by economic operators in the country. The conservation of existing structures and mosaics, in all likelihood, will be done by the staff of the Archaeological Institute of Kosovo", he had said. Binakaj had indicated that every detail has been designed so that the site is as accessible as possible to all visitors. The idea was that the project for professional conservation of mosaics and other structures would also be financed by the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Heritage of the Embassy of the United States of America. But shortly before the completion of the project "Conservation of the archaeological site of Dresnik", the implementers were notified that funding within the framework of the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Heritage had been discontinued. It was actually US funds that had brought attention back to the forgotten Dresnik since 2019. The co-financing memorandum to support the project “Preservation of the Archaeological Site of Dresnik” between the Embassy of the United States of America and the Ministry of Culture provided 150 thousand dollars (141 thousand and 849 euros) within the framework of the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Heritage. On the other hand, the Ministry of Culture had allocated 51 thousand and 830 euros.

The project, which began in September 2023, lasted until June 2025.

The first centuries AD site, located near Klina, has recently been expropriated, which has opened the way for even more investment. Based on the steps that have been taken so far, this space is expected to be one of the most attractive in terms of cultural heritage.

The Government's decision to expropriate was seen as extremely important for the archaeological site, which since 2016 has been included in the list of heritage under permanent protection with a perimeter of 16.72 hectares. The protected area is considered to be 64 hectares. However, the nationalization covers a little more than ten percent of this area. The expropriation was assessed as the main investment in the site by the archaeologist leading the works, Elvis Shala.

The expropriation in Dresnik, which extended to private property, has been a topic since the unique mosaic came to light in 2013, when the work was led by the now-retired archaeologist, Masar Valla. 

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The archaeological site of Dresnik, about 1.5 kilometers east of the city of Klina, is considered by the Kosovo Council for Cultural Heritage as one of the most important archaeological sites not only in Kosovo, but also in the region. During the excavations of 2012-2015, several architectural monuments were identified, of which the large Aula stands out.

The expectations are that this site will be among the most attractive in Kosovo and generate numerous visits for those curious about an imperial palace from the first centuries of our era.