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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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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.