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This clay vessel was discovered in 1982 by archaeologist V. Sorochin during excavations of a burial mound (no. 1) located in the village of Speia, Dubăsari District. It originates from grave no. 5 and is dated to the 4th millennium BC, belonging to the Usatovo culture.
The vessel was found in a child's grave. The burial pit had an oval shape, and the deceased was laid in a crouched position (similar to the fetal posture), on the left side. A total of five vessels were uncovered in this grave: three near the back, one at the feet, and one in the pelvic area.
The cultural attribution of this funerary complex was determined based on the burial rite and grave goods. This culture is characterized by the specific construction of the burial pit, as well as the positioning and orientation of the deceased toward the east and northeast.

The vessel is shaped from clay mixed with finely crushed shell. Its walls curve gradually toward the top, with the widest diameter at the shoulder area. It has a short neck, a slightly flared rim, and a flat base. The surface is carefully polished, in some areas to a lustrous finish. The interior is reddish-brown, while the exterior is yellowish-brown with gray spots. The rim features groups of perforations, three of which are preserved in their original state. The diameter of the holes is 0.35 cm. The space between the groups of perforations is decorated with cord impressions. The transition from the neck to the shoulder is adorned with three horizontal lines made with cord, from which, in five places, three vertical lines descend, each 5 cm long, executed using the same technique. At the time of discovery, these lines were filled with a white paste. The space between the groups of lines is decorated at the top with short vertical lines (0.5 cm long), and in the center with a meander ornament made of two parallel lines impressed with cord. The base of the vessel retains the imprint of a textile.
Vessel dimensions: Height: 22 cm; Rim diameter: 15.7 cm; Maximum diameter: 22 cm; Base diameter: 10 cm.

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Launch of the work "Monetary circulation in Bessarabia (1812–1944)" and donation of valuable awards by the Academy of Sciences of Moldova to the National Museum of History of Moldova

March 30, 2023

On March 30, 2023, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova organized the presentation event of the book "Monetary circulation in Bessarabia (1812-1944)" written by teacher Marian Bolum from the "Manolache Costache Epureanu" Secondary School in Bârlad, Romania. The volume was presented by Dr. Viorel M. Butnariu, from the Institute of History "A. D. Xenopol" from Iasi, Romania, in the Lecture Hall of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova.

The event moderated by acad. Grigore Belostecinic and Dr. hab. Liliana Condraticova gathered numerous specialists and professionals, such as choir members. of ASM, Alexandru Stratan and Dr. Hab., Prof. Univ. Dragoș Cimpoies, from the Technical University of Moldova and ASM, Ph.D., Prof. Univ. Oleg Stratulat, head of the Investments and Banking Activity Department of the Moldovan Academy of Economic Studies, Dr. Ana Boldureanu and Dr. Elena Arcuș-Jantovan from the National Museum of History of Moldova, Livia Sîrbu, deputy director of the National Museum of History of Moldova, Dr. Sergiu Matveev, Moldova State University, Dr. Teodor Candu, National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History), etc.

Also, during the event, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova handed over a valuable set of awards to the National Museum of History of Moldova, including important medals and badges such as the "Nicolae Milescu Spătarul" medal of ASM, the "Dimitrie Cantemir" medal of ASM, the "Scientific Merit" medal 2nd class of ASM, the "Scientific Merit" medal 1st class of ASM, the badge "Member of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova" and the medal "Laureate of the Prize of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova". Livia Sîrbu, NMHM deputy director, thanked the Academy of Sciences of Moldova for this generous donation.

The event took place within the Scientific Platform "Economic Security, Migration and Demographic Transformations" coordinated by acad. Grigore Belostecinic and mem. choir. Alexandru Stratan, members of the Social Sciences, Economic, Humanities and Arts Section of AȘM, launched at ASM, on May 5, 2020, as well as of the Academic Commission "Socioeconomic Security" created by ASM Presidium Decision no. 62 of January 30, 2023.