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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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Presentation of the Volume “Heydar Aliyev: 100 Moments from Life”

May 27, 2026

At the National Museum of History of Moldova, the book "Heydar Aliyev: 100 Moments from Life" was presented, published in the official language of the Republic of Moldova. The event was organized at the invitation of His Excellency Mr. Ulvi Bahshaliyev, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Republic of Moldova. The author of the work is academician Emil Nasirli, member of the International Academy of Sciences.

The presentation was attended by prominent figures from Moldova's public, political, and cultural life, including the second President of the Republic of Moldova, Mr. Petru Lucinschi, Minister of Culture during 2013-2019, Mrs. Monica Babuc, former Ombudsman and Chair of the Public Chamber, Mrs. Aurelia Grigoriu, President of Azmol Group SRL, Mr. Vugar Novruzov, as well as Mrs. Olga Andranovici, Deputy Director of the National Museum of History of Moldova.

In his address, Ambassador Ulvi Bahshaliyev emphasized the importance of publishing the volume in the official language of the Republic of Moldova, noting that this will allow a wide readership to become familiar in detail with Heydar Aliyev's historical contribution to the building of the modern Azerbaijani state. A special highlight of the program was the speech of Mr. Petru Lucinschi, who recalled memories of his collaboration with Heydar Aliyev both during the Soviet period and in the years of independence, underlining the friendly atmosphere that characterized his official visits to Azerbaijan.

Other guests also shared their impressions of the book and the archival materials included, which reflect key moments in the life of the Azerbaijani leader. The event served as an opportunity to reaffirm the cultural and diplomatic ties between the Republic of Moldova and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

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The Bronze Hoard of Mîndrești

Presentation of the Volume “Heydar Aliyev: 100 Moments from Life”

May 27, 2026

#Exhibit of the Month