More than 5,000 archaeological artifacts have been discovered at the Kale site, where two museum buildings have been renovated with an investment of MKD 8 million. Plans are in place for the Archaeological Museum to manage the site, with Plaošnik designated as the next location for restoration.
Director of the Cultural Heritage Protection Office Vesela Chestoeva informed that archaeological excavations at the site, which began in 2007, resulted in the discovery of over 5,000 artifacts. She noted that between 2017 and 2024, these items were stored in substandard conditions, while the two museum buildings had fallen into disrepair.
Following the change of government in 2024, the Office, acting as the project investor, submitted a report to the Government and secured eight million Macedonian denars to carry out the necessary work.
A decision is also in the final stages of adoption to designate the Kale Fortress in Skopje as cultural heritage of special importance, specifically within the ‘great importance’ category. Under the proposed arrangement, responsibilities would be shared between the City of Skopje and the Archaeological Museum. The Archaeological Museum would manage both museum facilities, and the archaeological artifacts would be arranged and displayed so that visitors could learn about the history of the site.
The Cultural Heritage Protection Office head also announced that both museums would be included in the ‘Skopje – European Capital of Culture 2028’ program.