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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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„Pages of History: Promoting Children's Rights in Moldova”

May 31 - June 30, 2024

The photo exhibition „Pages of History: Promoting Children's Rights in Moldova" was developed by UNICEF in partnership with the National Museum of History of Moldova to mark the International Children's Day and the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The exhibition features 25 photos from the UNICEF archive, emphasizing key moments during 1994 - 2024.

Photos capture the history of UNICEF in Moldova since 1995. Over the years, UNICEF's interventions have significantly contributed to improving the lives of children and guaranteeing their rights, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The exhibition also illustrates UNICEF's mandate in essential areas, such as protection, education, health, and freedom of expression for every child.

The Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 20 November 1989. Moldova ratified the Convention in 1993 and has proved its commitment to make a change in children's lives by protecting and promoting their rights. Throughout this period, UNICEF has continuously worked with authorities and communities to ensure a better future for children and young people in the country.

The exhibition can be seen between May 31 and June 30, 2024, on the fence of the National Museum of History of Moldova, Chisinau, 31 August 1989 street, 121A.

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The Bronze Hoard of Mîndrești

„Pages of History: Promoting Children's Rights in Moldova”

May 31 - June 30, 2024

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