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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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Opening of the Exhibition "Climate in Black and White. A Visual Journey into Moldova's Climatic Past"

December 20, 2024

On December 20, 2024, at 5:00 PM, in Hall 1 of the National Museum of History of Moldova, the exhibition "Climate in Black and White" was inaugurated. The exhibition offers a unique perspective on climate change and its impact on Moldova over time, presented through archival photographs and stories from past generations.

The event brought together photography enthusiasts and environmental advocates. Olga Andronovici, Deputy Director of the National Museum of History of Moldova, opened the event, emphasizing the importance of this initiative in raising awareness about climate change and highlighting the role of cultural heritage in documenting these transformations.

Elena Tacu, a member of the initiative group, addressed climatic disasters and the impact of human activities on the environment, drawing connections between historical events and current climate challenges.

Laurențiu Mutruc, from the initiative group "Climate Through the Lens", explained that the exhibition was designed as an interdisciplinary effort, using documentary photography to highlight climatic phenomena and their effects on ecosystems and communities, aiming to support scientific understanding and public awareness.

Ecaterina Vâlcu, representative of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, underlined the embassy's support for cultural projects that promote climate change awareness and stressed the importance of international collaboration and community involvement in such initiatives.

Victor Organ, founder of the "Blue Frame" project, shared insights into the process of collecting, restoring, and archiving old photographs, emphasizing their value as witnesses to climatic and social changes.
Laurențiu Racu, founder of Lezart, provided an artistic perspective, describing the exhibition as a visual chronicle capturing the transformations of a generation facing climate change.

"Climate in Black and White" fosters dialogue between science, art, and the community, encouraging visitors to reflect on the effects of climate change and recognize our responsibility in protecting the environment for future generations.

The exhibition is open to the public until January 10, 2025, in Hall 1 of the National Museum of History of Moldova, Chișinău, 121A, August 31, 1989 Street.