#Exhibit of the Month

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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International Collaboration

Visit of researcher Jan Mispelaere from the Royal Swedish Archives to the National Museum of History of Moldova

October 9-10, 2023

During October 9-10, 2023, the National Museum of History of Moldova had the pleasure of hosting the visit of researcher Dr. Jan Mispelaere from Riksarkivet (Royal Swedish Archives). Dr. Mispelaere, concerned with the Moldavian-Swedish history, visited the museum in order to carry out research in connection with the historical site "Camp of the Swedish King Charles XII" in Varnița commune, Republic of Moldova.

This visit represented a significant step in the scientific collaboration efforts between specialists from the Republic of Moldova and Sweden. Together with Dr. Ion Tentiuc, specialist in archeology and ancient history at the National Museum of History of Moldova, Dr. Mispelaere took soil samples from the historical site. These samples will later be subjected to thorough analyzes in laboratories in Sweden, with the aim of determining whether they match the traces identified in the Swedish archival documents, kept at the Riksarkivet.

The close collaboration between researchers from the Republic of Moldova and Sweden, highlighted by this research visit, opens new opportunities for a deeper understanding of Moldovan-Swedish history and for strengthening our knowledge of the common cultural and historical heritage. This research initiative is an eloquent example of how international expertise and resources can contribute to the development of historical knowledge to the benefit of both countries.

The National Museum of History of Moldova expresses its gratitude to Dr. Jan Mispelaere and Dr. Ion Tentiuc for their efforts to promote cultural and historical collaboration, and looks forward to the results of further research. This initiative is a positive example of how joint research can help reveal and promote our shared history and culture.