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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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DAY AND NIGHT OF MUSEUMS 2013

18 May 2013

On 18 May there are celebrated International Museum Day and Night of Museums, two of the most important events in the life of worldwide community of museums.

The National Museum of History of Moldova organized a marathon of events dedicated to the Day and Night of Museums, which lasted 15 hours.

The International Museum Day celebrations were held from 11:00 to 18:00, and the program dedicated to The European Night of Museums started at 18:00 and ended at 02:00.

Program of the International Museum Day included:

In the rooms of the museum
  • POSTER DAY OF MUSEUMS at the National Museum of History of Moldova
    Workshops for children: Experimental Archaeology, Paper Folding Techniques, History and Art of Writing (11:00-16:00)
  • Screening of documentary films (11:00-17:00)
  • Round Table Conference „Museum as an Area of Discovery and Knowledge within a School Curriculum". The event was attended by school teachers from Chisinau. The debate focused on improving the teaching of history in schools using a museum as important resource for teaching and learning (11:00-12:00).
  • Opening of the exhibition "Weapons and Military Equipment - an Evolution Throughout Centuries" (13:00)
  • Musical improvisations with Elena Bogachenko's disciples, the Republican Boarding School of Music named after Sergei Rachmaninoff (12:30)
Workshops for children: History and Art of Writing Workshops for children: Paper Folding TechniquesWorkshops for children: Experimental Archaeology
Musical improvisations with Elena Bogachenko's disciples, the Republican Boarding School of Music named after Sergei Rachmaninoff
Musical improvisations with Elena Bogachenko's disciples, the Republican Boarding School of Music named after Sergei Rachmaninoff

In the museum yard
  • Exhibition and master-class of hand-made toys (11:00-18:00)
  • Trampoline, swing (11:00-18:00)
  • Contest „Know the Heritage and Win!" (12:00-13:00)
  • Archery (13:00-18:00)
  • Children's entertainment program "Children's Games of the Past" (13:00-16:00)
  • Military historical show with costumes and medieval weaponry supported by students of the Academy "Stefan cel Mare" of Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova (14:00)
  • "In the rhythm of dance" with the Modern Dance Ensemble „Atlantica" (15:00)
Contest „Know the Heritage and Win! Exhibition and master-class of hand-made toys (11:00-18:00) Trampoline, swing (11:00-18:00) Archery (13:00-18:00)

Program of the Night of Museums:

POSTER NIGHT OF MUSEUMS at the National Museum of History of Moldova
This year the event was held under the title „Games and Entertainment of the Old Days".

The public could visit the permanent exhibitions "History and Civilization" and the Diorama of the Iasi-Chisinau Operation, as well as the temporary exhibition opened on this occasion "Weapons and Military Equipment - an Evolution of Human Society throughout History".

The museum exhibition rooms as well as the yard became an arena of games and entertainment in which our ancestors used to spent their leisure time and which helped them to relax and get closer to each other. On this night people were able to learn more about the ability of their ancestors to enjoy life.

In the rooms of the museum there unfolded the Roman festival „Floralia", medieval Feast of Fools, games (dice, chess, backgammon, card games), farces, there were showed a silent movie, modern and old dances.

The public could visit „News Tearoom" (where the visitors could look through the century-old newspapers), photographic workshop „Retro-Museum", „Military Wardrobe" (who wished was able to try on uniforms from the museum's collection).

In the downstairs hall there was shown a film about the lost cultural heritage and was organized hand-made jewelry workshops.

In the museum yard there took place:
  • The Museum Night exhibit: tractor „Universal" (1948), Lapidarium (18:00-02:00)
  • Exhibition and master-class of hand-made toys (18:00-24:00)
  • Archery (18:00-21:00)
  • Tent of the military history and art enthusiasts (18:00-24:00)
  • Contest "Know the Heritage and Win!"
  • Melodies of yesterday and today performed by the Orchestra-Model of Ministry of Internal Affairs, military conductor Oleg Cazacu (19:00)
  • Festival of Military Traditions. Students of the Academy „Stefan cel Mare" of Ministry of Internal Affairs presented methods of combat and weapons handling skills (20:00)
  • Dance Show with Just Friends Ballet, choreographer Igor Munteanu (21:00)
  • Procession of torchbearers. Fighting in armor (21:50)
  • uNick at Night. Live music concert (22:30)

DAY AND NIGHT OF MUSEUMS at the National Museum of History of Moldova

The Roman festival „FloraliaMedieval Feast of Fools
Hand-made jewelry workshops
Hand-made jewelry workshops
Games (dice, chess, backgammon, card games)
Modern and old dancesGames (dice, chess, backgammon, card games)„Military WardrobeMelodies of yesterday and today performed by the Orchestra-Model of Ministry of Internal Affairs, military conductor Oleg CazacuDance Show with Just Friends Ballet, choreographer Igor Munteanu

Partners: KissFM, TV7, Academy „Stefan cel Mare" of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Chess Academy of Moldova, Historical Club Ensifer, Republican Center for Children and Youth ARTICO, National College of Choreography, Municipal Department for Child Protection, Archery Federation, uNick Band, Just Friends Ballet, Republican Boarding School of Music "Sergei Rachmaninoff", Ministry of Internal Affairs, Cooperative Commercial University of Moldova, Moldova State University

 
 


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#Exhibit of the Month
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...

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2026 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
 Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
 Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2026 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
 Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
 Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC