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#Exhibit of the Month

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The exhibit of the month for November is a rare glass goblet from the Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov cemetery, discovered in Tigheci. Dated to the second half of the 4th century AD, this remarkable artifact demonstrates the craftsmanship of the time, made from translucent greenish glass with a truncated cone shape and intricate geometric decoration. The goblet features three rows of hexagonal facets, framed by incised lines, and a row of elongated ovals under the rim, characteristics which classify it within Series VII A, according to E. Straume's classification. These ornamental traits hint at artistic influences from various regions and indicate the spread of technologies and ideas within the Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov culture.

Archaeological Context of the Discovery

The Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov cemetery at Tigheci is located in a historically complex area, positioned on the northwest slope of the Tigheci River, at the "La Lutărie" point. First identified in the 1980s following unauthorized clay extraction, the cemetery has suffered considerable damage, leading to the loss of valuable artifacts and the destruction of graves. Among the objects recovered by Mr. Ion Pușcașu, founder of the Museum of History and Ethnography in Tigheci, are wheel-thrown ceramic items reflecting the traditions and techniques of communities during the Migration Period.

The site was first archaeologically investigated in 1990, when a complete inhumation grave was found, though lacking any inventory. Subsequent surveys in 2013 and 2015 by the National Archaeological Agency revealed ongoing erosion damaging the cemetery, necessitating a rescue excavation in 2017. This campaign documented and investigated five graves from the Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov culture, including the skeletal remains of a male individual estimated to have been 40 to 45 years old at the time of death, offering additional insights into the demographic structure of this community.

Cultural Significance and Comparisons

The hexagonally faceted glass goblet is among the most valuable artifacts from the Tigheci cemetery. Similar goblets are characteristic of the Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov culture and have been found in notable sites such as Târgșor and Bârlad-Valea Seacă (Romania) and Gavrilovka, Ranjevoe (Ukraine), reflecting the cultural and trade connections of this community with other centers of influence in Late Antiquity. Ancient texts and cultural parallels suggest a complex interaction zone with Hellenistic and Roman influences, reflected in luxury goods production such as this glass goblet.

 

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Valuable donation of Romanian stamps

25 November 2022

On the eve of the National Day of Romania, the National Museum of History of Moldova had a historical moment with a special sentimental significance. The Romanian collector Ilie Picioruș donated to the museum a valuable and impressive collection of Romanian stamps, unstamped, from the 1965-1999 period. Noble gesture worthy of all admiration and gratitude. The donation includes 2,887 stamps with a very diverse theme: historical events and personalities, historical monuments, culture, education, sports, fauna, flora, etc. The collection is accompanied by a set of specialized works that will facilitate the work of identifying, describing and inventorying the new pieces entered into the museum's heritage

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Music of Moldova: reDiscover

19 November 2022

On November 19, 2022, the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the second day of the "Music of Moldova: reDiscover" event, organized by the Moldovan National Youth Orchestra.

According to the organizers, Moldovan music represents an important component in their activity because they love and are proud of our country, and in addition to the activities carried out over the years, together with dozens of young instrumentalists, an important component was the promotion of Moldovan composers


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Book launch: "History of Bessarabia, Vol. II: At the dawn of Romanian civilization. From the middle of the 1st millennium until the formation of the centralized medieval state among the romanians", author: Ion Turcanu

16 November 2022

On November 16, in the Conference Hall of the National Musuem of History of Moldova took place the launch of the monography "The History of Bessarabia, Vol. II: At the dawn of Romanian civilization. From the middle of the 1st millennium to the formation of the centralized medieval state among the Romanians", signed by Ion Țurcanu, appeared this year at Publishing House Știința.

The work represents an academic synthesis based on the latest historiographic achievements and historical sources (written, archaeological, linguistic, anthropological, etc.), regarding the process of the formation of the Romanian civilization and the medieval state in the historical province of Bessarabia.


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Book launch: "Orheiul Vechi. Localities and monastic settlements (15th-19th centuries)", author: dr. arch. Sergius Ciocanu

15 November 2022

On November 15, 2022, in the Conference Hall took place the launch of the monography "Orheiul Vechi. Localities and monastic settlements (15th-19th centuries)" by Dr. arch. Sergius Ciocanu, appeared at the Cartdidact Publishing House.

The work "Orheiul Vechi. Localities and monastic settlements (15th-19th centuries)" proposes, in five chapters, a novel approach to the entire spectrum of problems accumulated over time in the area known today under the generic name of Orheiul Vechi


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National Exhibition " Science for Peace and Development: Creativity, Experience, Perspectives"

10 November 2022

On November 10, in the International Day of Science for Peace and Development, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova turned into an authentic exhibition center, where performance, innovation, creativity and originality reigned supreme. The researchers, guided by the message of this remarkable event, brilliantly showcased their results in their areas of competence obtained in the years 2020-2022, in the framework of several research projects

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Planting of the Union Oak at the National History Museum of Moldova

10 November 2022

On November 10, in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place an event of special significance. The students and teachers of IPLT "Mircea Eliade", LCI "Prometeu-Prim", LTR "Aristotel", LT "George Meniuc" from the municipality of Chisinau planted the "Union Oak - symbol of the unity and longevity of the Romanian nation"

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Launch of the international photography exhibition World Press Photo 2022

9 November 2022

On November 9, 2022, the launch of the World Press Photo international photographic exhibition took place at the National Museum of History of Moldova.

The General Director of the National Museum of History of Moldova, Eugen Sava, an institution that has been the host of this event for five years, expressed confidence that the public will appreciate the exhibition at its true value. "These photographic works reach the public because they are made by the best photographers in the world. By the value they represent, with certainty, they can be attributed to the category of genuine works of art. The doors of the National Museum of History of Moldova are open for all photography lovers to admire these works of art," said Eugen Sava


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Totalization Seminar “Researching the memory of the victims of communist-totalitarian regime in the Moldavian SSR”

31 October 2022

On October 31, 2022, the Museum of Victims of Deportations and Political Repressions of the National Museum of History of Moldova, in cooperation with the Association of Former Deportees and Political Detainees from Moldova, organized the totalization seminar on the field studies within the memory communities of the victims of the totalitarian-communist regime in the Moldavian SSR, implemented between June 1 and October 31, 2022

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The International Scientific Conference "History - Archeology - Museology", XXXII edition

28 October 2022

The National Museum of History of Moldova organized, between October 27-28, 2022, the International Scientific Conference "History - Archeology - Museology", XXXII edition. The conference was held in a hybrid format.

During the start of the scientific conference, with opening speeches came Elena Postică, deputy director of the National Museum of History of Moldova, Liliana Condraticova, general scientific secretary, Academy of Sciences of Moldova, Alexandra Barbăneagra, rector of the State Pedagogical University "Ion Creangă" from Chisinau and Sergiu Matveev, dean of the Faculty of History and Philosophy, Moldova State University.


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The opening of the exhibition "Dacia. The last frontier of Romanianness"

27 October 2022

On October 27, at the National History Museum of Romania, took place the opening of the exhibition "Dacia. The last frontier of Romanianness".

The event took place in the presence of Mr. Sergiu Nistor, Presidential Advisor, Mr. Lucian Romașcanu, Minister of Culture, Mr. Dr. Ernest Oberländer-Târnoveanu, General Director of the National History Museum of Romania, Mr. Andrés Carretero Pérez, General Director of the National Museum of Archeology from Madrid, who received the distinction of the Order of Cultural Merit in Officer Rank, cat. F - Promotion of Culture, Stéphane Verger, General Director of the National Roman Museum, in Rome and Carlos Barrot, the architect who designed the exhibition


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The Festival - International Choral Music Competition "The Leaf from the Vine Rusted"

23 October 2022

Between October 20-23, took place the 15th edition of the most important choral event of the year in the Republic of Moldova: the "The Leaf from the Vine Rusted" International Choral Music Competition Festival, organized by The Choral Music Association.

The event took place between October 20-23, 2022, in various locations in Chisinau


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Public lecture “The Anti-Soviet Armed Resistance in Lithuania (1944-1953)”

20 October 2022

On 20 October 2022, at the National History Museum of Moldova, the public lecture "The Anti-Soviet Armed Resistance in Lithuania (1944-1953)" was presented by the Guest Professor Dr. Darius Juodis, researcher at the General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy from Lithuania.

The event addressed the representatives of young generation from the Republic of Moldova, history teachers, museographers and young researchers


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Book launches:
"Cogâlniceni, history files", authors: Ștefăniță Ion, Morar Aurel
"Gordinesti, history files", authors: Ștefăniță Ion, Ionichi Nicolae

19 October 2022

On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 15:00, in the blue hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place the book launches: "Cogâlniceni, history files", authors: Ion Ștefăniță, Aurel Morar, Lexon-Prim publishing house, 2022, and: "Gordinești, history files", authors: Ion Ștefăniță, Nicolae Ionichi, Lexon-Prim publishing house, 2022.

At the beginning of the event, the mayor of the village of Gordinești, Victor Duca, and the mayor of the village of Cogâlniceni, Vasile Popel, came with a congratulatory word


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Opening of the exhibition "Chisinau through time"

12 October 2022

On October 12, at 16:00, at the National Museum of History of Moldova was opened the exhibition "Chisinau through time" by the fine artist and poet Galina Vieru.

The exhibition "Chisinau through time" includes a series of works based on legends and realities, which reveal the white stone face of this city, indented and polished by time, through its people and centuries


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Teacher's Day at the Museum

6 October 2022

In the context of the Teacher's Day, which is marked annually on October 5, the museographers of the National Museum of History of Moldova organized a series of interactive visits for students from the capital, which come to draw attention to the field of education and the importance of the teaching profession.

Guided by museographers Natalia Popovici, Eugenia Golban, but also by their school teachers, the students of the "Mircea Eliade" Theoretical High School from Chisinau, through the thematic exhibition „Educational heritage


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Charity event "Sing for Hope"

5 October 2022

On October 5, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, took place a unique event: the launch of a piano painted by refugee children from Ukraine.

The "Sing for Hope" project is one of the largest public art projects in New York City and brings pianos painted by artists to the city's parks and public spaces. "Sing for Hope" aims to support children from war zones or who are in vulnerable situations through art therapy


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"Walk of Hope" flashmob at the Museum

4 October 2022

On October 4, the "Walk of Hope" flashmob took place, with the participation of over 60 young people, which was dedicated to the celebration of World Palliative Care Day, marked on the second Saturday of October.

The given action was organized by Hospices of Hope Moldova and the International Language Training Center ILTC, which decided to celebrate its 28th anniversary, together with the students of the Center, through an action to raise awareness and support terminally ill patients, part of the national Hospices of Hope Moldova network


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Interactive visit for children with hearing disabilities

4 October 2022

On October 4, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, the Department of Public Relations and Museum Education in collaboration with the Professional School no. 11 for young people with hearing impairments from Chisinau, organized a beautiful activity, entitled "Words that are seen, gestures that are heard".

Together with the museographer Galina Mîrzac, in the Red Room, the students got to know Cucutenian vessels and culture, so that later, in our workshops, they will have the opportunity to make and paint their own vessels


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The opening of the exhibition "Mom, I don't want war!!!"

30 September 2022

On September 30, at 12:00, in front of the National Museum of History of Moldova, was opened the exhibition "Mami, I don't want war!!!", organized in partnership with the Polish Institute from Bucharest, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in the Republic of Moldova and the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Moldova.

The exhibition features historical drawings by Polish children from 1946, which record their experience during World War II and the German occupation of 1939-1945, as well as contemporary drawings by Ukrainian children about the ongoing war in Ukraine and which can be found on the Mom I see war portal


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#Exhibit of the Month

The exhibit of the month for November is a rare glass goblet from the Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov cemetery, discovered in Tigheci. Dated to the second half of the 4th century AD, this remarkable artifact demonstrates the craftsmanship of the time, made from translucent greenish glass with a truncated cone shape and intricate geometric decoration....

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2024 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2024 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC