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The bronze hoard was discovered on the territory of Mîndrești village, Telenești district, in 1968. It was identified accidentally by a group of students from the village school, and the materials later came to the attention of specialists at the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences. According to documentary records, the hoard was composed of ten pieces: four socketed axes (celts), a dagger fragment, a sword fragment, a sickle, a winged axe, an adze-axe, and a chain consisting of four links.
Currently, of the mentioned assemblage, six objects are preserved in the collections of the National Museum of History of Moldova: two socketed axes (celts), the winged axe, the adze-axe, the dagger fragment, and the chain made of four links.- Socketed axe (celt) with one loop. Dimensions: Length - 10.2 cm; Weight - 186 g.
- Socketed axe (celt) with one frontal loop. Dimensions: Length - 8.4 cm; Width: 33-46 mm; Weight - 124 g.
- Winged axe. Dimensions: Length - 14.0 cm; Width - 2.5-3.4 cm; Weight - 285 g.
- Adze-axe. Dimensions: Length - 14.8 cm; Width - 2.3-5.0 cm; Weight - 286 g.
- Dagger fragment. Dimensions: Length - 16.5 cm; Blade length - 9.8 cm; Blade width - 2.8 cm; Weight - 81 g.
- Chain formed of four links. Dimensions: Length - 17.1 cm; Link diameter - 3.8; Weight - 32 g.The bronze hoard of Mîndrești is important due to the association of objects that find analogies in the regional repertoire with pieces that show clear analogies in Central Europe and the Carpathian Basin. The assemblage reflects a zone of contact and interaction where metallic forms of different origins and traditions circulated and were integrated into the repertoire of local communities.
Chronologically, the bronze hoard of Mîndrești is attributed to the Early Hallstatt period - HaA1, being dated to 1200-1100 BC.

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Exhibitions

„Medieval torture instruments”

10 February - 31 May 2018

From 10 February to 31 May 2018, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosts an international exhibition of medieval torture instruments organized by ARANEUS Society from Poland.

The exhibition features over 50 replicas of torture instruments used in the Middle Ages across Europe. The torture instruments on display were used by either secular or religious authorities (inquisition) of those dark times and suggestively illustrate the taste for cruelty over the centuries, both in individuals and in communities.

From a thematic point of view, the exhibition is a challenge. It makes us aware of the atrocities committed in the Middle Ages in the name of "justice" by showing the dark side of human nature. The exhibition is also an urge to understand the seriousness of past historical deeds which should not leave us indifferent to any kind of violence.

The opening of the exhibition is on 9 Feb., at 16.00 hours.

Visiting Program: Monday to Sunday, between 10.00 and 17.00 / 18.00. Friday closed.

Ticket cost: 80 lei (whole price), 60 lei (low price, for pensioners, pupils, students and other categories benefiting from facilities), 40 lei (discount ticket for visitors in a group of more than 10 persons).

#Exhibit of the Month

The Bronze Hoard of Mîndrești

„Medieval torture instruments”

10 February - 31 May 2018

#Exhibit of the Month