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The exhibited necklace of beads originates from Funerary Complex No. 6 of Kurgan No. 4, excavated in 1982 by Dr. Habil. Eugen SAVA near the town of Taraclia. The beads were found in the chest area of the deceased, indicating that they had been worn as a necklace and had remained in their original position within the funerary assemblage.
The necklace consists of 11 elements made entirely of Egyptian faience. Eight of the beads are spherical and decorated with vertical incisions forming between 14 and 21 raised ribs. Their diameters range from 13 to 20 mm. Two additional elements are scarab representations measuring 23.5 × 19.5 mm, while the final component is a flattened cylindrical pendant bead featuring a central vertical groove and measuring 22 × 9 mm. The objects range in color from light blue to dark blue and violet hues, reflecting the natural deterioration and glaze variations characteristic of Egyptian faience.
Egyptian faience is an artificial quartz-based material coated with an alkaline glaze, typically blue or blue-green in color. It was widely used in Ancient Egypt and later spread throughout the Mediterranean and Pontic regions through trade networks. During the first centuries AD, such objects served as important indicators of cultural and economic contacts between the Mediterranean world and the communities of the North Pontic region.
Owing to its typological, technological, and symbolic characteristics, the Taraclia necklace is an exceptionally valuable artifact for the study of intercultural relations, the circulation of prestige goods, and the funerary practices of the Sarmatian communities during the first centuries AD (1st-2nd centuries AD).

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Constitution Day of the Republic of Moldova: Celebrating 30 Years Since Adoption

July 29, 2024

On July 29, the Republic of Moldova annually commemorates Constitution Day, a day of significant importance in the history of our country. This year, we proudly celebrate 30 years since the adoption of the Constitution, a defining moment that laid the foundation for our modern state. Adopted on July 29, 1994, and entering into force on August 27, 1994, the Constitution represents the legal and political cornerstone of our state, guaranteeing the fundamental rights and freedoms of its citizens.

On this special occasion, the National Museum of History of Moldova wishes to honor this crucial moment in national history by presenting invaluable historical documents. Among these are the Official Gazette of the Republic of Moldova from Year 1, No. 1, August 1994, where the Constitution was published, as well as the decree regarding its promulgation.

In the spirit of transparency and civic involvement that characterized the process of adopting the Constitution, we also bring to the public's attention the Notice regarding the organization of the rally on the theme "Draft Constitution of the Republic of Moldova," dated July 24, 1994. This document highlights the efforts made by the authorities and civil society to ensure a democratic and inclusive legal framework.

In these moments of remembrance and reflection, the National Museum of History of Moldova reaffirms its commitment to preserving and promoting the historical and cultural heritage of our country. Constitution Day is not just a celebration of a legal document but also a reaffirmation of the democratic values and principles that unite and guide us as a nation.

We invite all citizens to join this commemoration, reflecting on the importance of the Constitution in daily life and its essential role in strengthening the rule of law and democracy in the Republic of Moldova.

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Necklace of Egyptian faience beads discovered at Taraclia

Constitution Day of the Republic of Moldova: Celebrating 30 Years Since Adoption

July 29, 2024

#Exhibit of the Month