Kulla in Dukagjini plain – storage of memory and cultural identity
Abstract
“Kullas” (eng. Towers) in Rrafshi i Dukagjinit in Kosovo are residential buildings which are distinguished not only for the uniqueness of their architectural style, but also for the representation and manifestation of the certain way of life. In this paper we will present the findings from the research of spiritual life in kullas, in which case by analyzing the organization of life in kulla, i.e. as a cultural object and space, we see what were and are cultural values that were cultivated there, what was practiced once and what is practiced nowadays in them, what knowledge was transferred, what skills stand out from that lifestyle, how they are remembered by the community today, what were and what are the ways of representation in them, how all or most of these continue to be reproduced in present times and what are the ways of people’s identification with them today. In order to get a more holistic overview, this research was based not only on the fieldwork findings that were gathered based on the observation method and conversations with current and former inhabitants of the kullas, but also on the consultation of adequate national and international scholarship and knowledge related to cultural heritage in general and kullas in particular.Downloads
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