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The exhibit of the month for November is a rare glass goblet from the Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov cemetery, discovered in Tigheci. Dated to the second half of the 4th century AD, this remarkable artifact demonstrates the craftsmanship of the time, made from translucent greenish glass with a truncated cone shape and intricate geometric decoration. The goblet features three rows of hexagonal facets, framed by incised lines, and a row of elongated ovals under the rim, characteristics which classify it within Series VII A, according to E. Straume's classification. These ornamental traits hint at artistic influences from various regions and indicate the spread of technologies and ideas within the Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov culture.

Archaeological Context of the Discovery

The Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov cemetery at Tigheci is located in a historically complex area, positioned on the northwest slope of the Tigheci River, at the "La Lutărie" point. First identified in the 1980s following unauthorized clay extraction, the cemetery has suffered considerable damage, leading to the loss of valuable artifacts and the destruction of graves. Among the objects recovered by Mr. Ion Pușcașu, founder of the Museum of History and Ethnography in Tigheci, are wheel-thrown ceramic items reflecting the traditions and techniques of communities during the Migration Period.

The site was first archaeologically investigated in 1990, when a complete inhumation grave was found, though lacking any inventory. Subsequent surveys in 2013 and 2015 by the National Archaeological Agency revealed ongoing erosion damaging the cemetery, necessitating a rescue excavation in 2017. This campaign documented and investigated five graves from the Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov culture, including the skeletal remains of a male individual estimated to have been 40 to 45 years old at the time of death, offering additional insights into the demographic structure of this community.

Cultural Significance and Comparisons

The hexagonally faceted glass goblet is among the most valuable artifacts from the Tigheci cemetery. Similar goblets are characteristic of the Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov culture and have been found in notable sites such as Târgșor and Bârlad-Valea Seacă (Romania) and Gavrilovka, Ranjevoe (Ukraine), reflecting the cultural and trade connections of this community with other centers of influence in Late Antiquity. Ancient texts and cultural parallels suggest a complex interaction zone with Hellenistic and Roman influences, reflected in luxury goods production such as this glass goblet.

 

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Anuarul Muzeului Național de Istorie a Moldovei, nr. II

Anuarul Muzeului Național de Istorie a Moldovei, nr. II

Chișinău, 1995

I. Studii

• Nicolae Răileanu, Din istoria muzeului Regional al Basarabiei
• Grigore Jitaru, Blazonul Basarabilor. Secolul XIV
• A.I. Sâci, Imigrația românească în Canada, anii 1900-1939
• Grigore Bârsa, Narodnicismul lui C. Stere: între real și ipoteze
• Jipa Rotaru, Primele unități militare Naționale Basarabene în slujba unirii cu România
• lohan Engstrom, The Caroline Army

II. Istorie veche și arheologie

• Nicolae Chetraru, Contribuții la cunoașterea paleoliticului inferior în Moldova
• Nicolae Chetraru, Bobulesti VI - o stațiune de la începutul paleoliticului superior în Moldova
• Ilie Borziac, Podgori I - o nouă stațiune pluristratigrafică din paleolitul superior în bazinul Nistrului Mijlociu
• Natalia Golțeva, Considerații preliminare asupra stratigrafiei cultural-cronologice a cetățuei Hlinjeni II
• Natalia Golțeva, Toporul de piatră de la Şoldănești
• Natalia Mateevici, Toarte de amfore ștampilate în fondurile Muzeului

III. Istorie

• Vlad D. Ghimpu, O ctitorie domnească în Basarabia: mănăstirea Căpriana
• Mihai Onilă, File din istoria bisericii «Intrarea în biserica» din satul Râșcova, secolul XVIII
• Valeriu Bucarschi, O hartă a Moldovei din secolul XVIII
• Maria Hasnaș, Kazimiriștii în Basarabia
• Elena Ploșnița, Aspecte privind dezvoltarea presei de limbă în Basarabia
• Alexandru Roman, Rolul academicianului Dmitrie Onciul în istoria arhivelor din Basarabia
• И.В. Жалоба, Буковинский сплав леса Прутом и его притоками в XIX - начале XX вв.
• Irina Gonciarova, Arhitectul basarabean Cristofor Nicolaidi
• Antonina Cracan, Cantacuzinii în Basarabia. File istorice
• Maria Pripa, Din tezaurul spiritual al neamului. M.Berezovschi
• Aurelia Cornețchi, Liceul de fete din Comrat
• О.Ю. Щипакина, Коллективизация в СССР и ее последст­вия для Автономной Республики Молдавии 
• Elvira Vacula, Aspecte din activitatea societăților de bine­facere din Basarabia
• Nadejda Lavric, Din amintirile ostașilor basarabeni din armata română
• Д.А. Крупейников, Молдаване - Герои Советского Союза 
• Ala Robu, Represiile - mijloc de menținere a sistemu­lui administrativ de comandă
• И.Ф. Рыжова, Раскулачивание 1949 года в Молдавии  
• Л.И. Пасиковская, Операция «Север» 
• Vera Belous, Deportați din motive politice
• Elena Postică, File din istoria mișcării de eliberare Națională din Basarabia în anii postbelici
• Ю.А. Марчук, Из истории балканских войн 1871-1878 годов

IV. Muzeografie și arhivistică

• Mustafa ali Mehmed, Jipa Rotaru, Ion Deboveanu, Principatele Române în vâltoarea preliminărilor păcii Ruso-Turce de la București din 29 mai 1812

V. Recenzii

• Ilie Borziac, Nicolae Chetraru, Alexandru Păunescu. Ripiceni-Izvor. Paleolitic și mezolitic. Studiu monografic. București, 1993




 

 

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#Exhibit of the Month

The exhibit of the month for November is a rare glass goblet from the Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov cemetery, discovered in Tigheci. Dated to the second half of the 4th century AD, this remarkable artifact demonstrates the craftsmanship of the time, made from translucent greenish glass with a truncated cone shape and intricate geometric decoration....

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2024 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
Department of Public Relations and Museum Education: +373 (22) 24-04-26
Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC

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The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
©2006-2024 National Museum of History of Moldova
Visit museum 31 August 1989 St., 121 A, MD 2012, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
Phones:
Secretariat: +373 (22) 24-43-25
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Fax: +373 (22) 24-43-69
E-mail: office@nationalmuseum.md
Technical Support: info@nationalmuseum.md
Web site administration and maintenance: Andrei EMILCIUC