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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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Diversity Fashion Show 2026

May 30, 2026

On May 30, 2026, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the third edition of the Diversity Fashion Show, an international event dedicated to cultural diversity, inclusion, and creativity. The show was organized in partnership with the Technical University of Moldova, ZIPHOUSE Fashion Innovation Hub, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

The museum's ground floor was transformed into a podium of cultures, where traditions and contemporary influences met through fashion, music, and artistic expression. The audience had the opportunity to admire traditional costumes and modern reinterpretations belonging to different peoples - Romanians, Ukrainians, Roma, Gagauz, Bulgarians, as well as African and Asian communities - each presenting through clothing their identity symbols, values, and cultural stories.

The event brought together designers, students, ethnic communities, diplomats, and entrepreneurs, strengthening the role of the National Museum of History of Moldova as a space for intercultural dialogue. The collections showcased highlighted both the multicultural heritage of the Republic of Moldova and the creativity of young designers, who used donated fabrics to create original outfits.

The Diversity Fashion Show debuted in 2023 as the African Fashion Show for Charity, later evolving into an international platform promoting diversity and social cohesion. The 2026 edition demonstrated that diversity is a source of inspiration and a means of bringing people closer together.

Diversity Fashion Show 2026 at the National Museum of History of Moldova was a landmark event for Chișinău and the Republic of Moldova, reaffirming the museum's commitment to supporting cultural initiatives that promote inclusion, dialogue, and mutual respect.

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The Bronze Hoard of Mîndrești

Diversity Fashion Show 2026

May 30, 2026

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