trashëgimi
Trashëgimi is the heritage or legacy inherited from past generations and preserved for the present and future. In Albanian usage, the term covers material and immaterial assets of cultural and natural significance, as well as the processes and institutions that safeguard, transmit, and adapt them. It encompasses monuments and landscapes as well as traditions, languages, crafts, and knowledge that define a community's identity.
Categories include material heritage (monuments, archaeological sites, museums, libraries), immaterial heritage (folkloric songs and dances, rituals,
Protection and governance: Nationally, trashëgimi is safeguarded by laws and institutions within the cultural sector, and
Examples: Albania's UNESCO World Heritage sites include Butrint, a major ancient city, and the historic town
Assessment and challenges: Ongoing preservation requires documentation, funding, and balancing development with conservation. Education, research, and