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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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Good Deeds Day 2026

April 26, 2026

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, the National Museum of History of Moldova joined the international initiative Good Deeds Day, offering visitors four educational activities designed to bring museum heritage closer to the public and to encourage community involvement. The event was organized by the Museum's Public Relations Department and brought together pupils, teenagers, and adults in a welcoming and engaging atmosphere.

Participants discovered the richness of heritage through thematic workshops and a free guided tour of the exhibition halls. The workshop "The Archaeological Object - an Enigma", coordinated by museum curator Galina Mîrzac, introduced pupils to the fascinating world of archaeological discoveries. Adults enjoyed a guided tour of the museum's exhibitions led by curator Eugenia Golban, who provided a broad perspective on the collections.

Pupils explored the history of writing in the workshop "History and Art of Writing", coordinated by Natalia Popovici, Head of the Museum Education Department, learning about the evolution of the alphabet and writing instruments. Teenagers and adults took part in the workshop "The History of Money and People", coordinated by curator Alina Parabina, where they discovered stories about monetary circulation and the role of money in society.

Through these activities, the National Museum of History of Moldova demonstrated that a museum is not only a space of historical memory, but also a place of education, solidarity, and civic engagement. Good Deeds Day 2026 confirmed that simple gestures, carried out together, can have a significant impact on the community.

The National Museum of History of Moldova extends its gratitude to all participants and partners who supported this initiative. Thanks to their involvement, the event became an example of unity and generosity, reinforcing the museum's role as a space of culture and social responsibility.

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Necklace of Egyptian faience beads discovered at Taraclia

Good Deeds Day 2026

April 26, 2026

#Exhibit of the Month