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The 21 beads form part of a bronze hoard found in 2019 within a forested area close to the town of Nisporeni. Alongside the beads, the hoard included numerous bronze ornaments (2 Röschitz-Sanislău-type fibulae, 7 necklaces, 12 rings, 22 tubes, 23 bracelets, and approximately 80 appliqués), one coral bead and a pendant made from a wild animal's tooth. At present, the amber beads are preserved in the collections of the Muzeul Național de Istorie a Moldovei, while the remainder of the hoard is in the possession of a private collector.
The hoard was discovered accidentally in a pit about 50 cm deep. The objects in this hoard are of Western origin, with known parallels in archaeological complexes from Poland, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia, and, to a lesser extent, in Romania. The presence of this bronze hoard on the territory of the Republic of Moldova illustrates the cultural dynamics of the region during the Early Iron Age and a fundamental shift in the vector of cultural influences from east to west.

The amber bead strand comprises 16 whole beads and five fragmentary ones. They have an elongated biconical shape and vary in size. The beads are brown-reddish in color; their lengths range from 1.1 to 3.1 cm, widths from 0.6 to 1.4 cm, thicknesses from 0.6 to 1.1 cm, and the perforation diameter ranges between 0.2 and 0.3 cm.
Amber beads appear in several bronze hoards dated to the Late Bronze Age in the eastern half of Slovakia and in Transdanubian Hungary. Parallels are also known from the Cioclovina Cave in Romania. With the onset of the Iron Age, amber items disappear from the Carpathian Basin for approximately 300 years, reappearing alongside the arrival of Scythian elements.
The bronze hoard discovered at Nisporeni is dated to the HaA2-HaB1-2 interval (1050/1000 - 800/750 B.C.).

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Book Launch: "Two Missions in Germany. Unofficial About the Official"

December 17, 2024

On December 17, 2024, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the launch of the two-volume book "Two Missions in Germany. Unofficial About the Official", written by Igor Corman-historian, diplomat, politician, and entrepreneur from the Republic of Moldova. The event marked the author's 55th anniversary and brought together notable figures in diplomacy, history, and literature, who paid tribute to the author through their speeches.

Igor Volnițchi, a communication expert and the book's first reader, described "Two Missions in Germany. Unofficial About the Official" as a work with a strong historical character, detailing significant events from the periods it covers. "It's an easy-to-read book that showcases Igor Corman's subtle sarcasm and fine humor. It provides insight into what it means to be a diplomat and serves as an encouragement for ambassadors to write their memoirs," said Volnițchi.

Eugen Sava, Ph.D., general director of the National Museum of History of Moldova, highlighted that the two volumes represent an excellent historical study, shaped by the author's personal perspective as a diplomat.

Mihai Popov, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and member of the Diplomatic Council of the MFA, reminisced about his first interaction with Igor Corman in 1995 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He congratulated Corman for remaining the same professional diplomat, skilled communicator, and dignified individual throughout his years of diplomatic, political, and personal experience. "These books are just the beginning-or a continuation", Popov added.

Aurelian Dănilă, Ph.D. in Art Studies, university professor, and diplomat, described Igor Corman as a "gifted diplomat" and called the book "the best and most comprehensive document on Germany." "It is a deep analytical study, written by a professional hand, by someone who lived these experiences and recounted them in an engaging manner. This extraordinary work serves as inspiration for other ambassadors to follow suit," Dănilă said.

Ion Stăvilă, historian and diplomat, emphasized that launching a book is the greatest gift one can give themselves, as a book is like a monument that endures beyond one's lifetime. "Two Missions in Germany. Unofficial About the Official" is not a classic memoir but a serious monographic study of contemporary German history and Moldovan-German bilateral relations. "It is a valuable and engaging resource for students and novice diplomats, breaking many myths about diplomatic work. Elegantly written, it offers readers a unique pleasure. I've discovered a writer in Igor Corman and urge him not to stop here," Stăvilă declared.

Gheorghe Postică, professor and Ph.D., noted, "This work makes a remarkable contribution to understanding not only contemporary German history but also bilateral relations, demonstrating the importance of innovative diplomatic approaches and the author's personal perspective on historical events."

Igor Șarov, rector of Moldova State University and one of the first readers of the book, said: "I have known Igor Corman for years and can attest that he pours passion and soul into everything he does. This book is no exception. It's a beautiful accomplishment that deserved to be published and widely read and studied."

"This two-volume work is dedicated to my family, who supported me throughout this journey, to Moldovan diplomats, and to all friends of the Republic of Moldova in Germany," noted Igor Corman.