On February 11, 2025, in the context of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the National Museum of History of Moldova organized Section 7 of the conference "Cultural Heritage of Yesterday - Implications for the Development of Tomorrow", entitled "Archaeology Today: Issues and Solutions."
Moderated by Livia Ermurachi and Adela Kovács, Section 7 was held in a hybrid format, with in-person participation in the Protocol Hall of the National Museum of History Administration and online via the ZOOM platform. The discussions focused on essential aspects of methodology and interpretation in archaeological discoveries, offering innovative perspectives on the evolution of civilizations.
The scientific presentations addressed various topics: The Neolithization process east of the Prut River, highlighting the theories and cultures that shaped this major prehistoric transformation (Eugeniu Mistreanu).
Anthropomorphic figurines from the Cucuteni-Tripolye settlement of Florești V, emphasizing the complexity and significance of these artifacts (Sergiu Bodean). Zoomorphic painted pottery from the collections of the Botoșani County Museum, analyzing artistic details and symbolism (Adela Kovács, Constantin Aparaschivei).
Hallstattian heating and cooking systems discovered at Trinca "Izvorul lui Luca", offering new insights into ancient domestic practices (Livia Ermurachi). Iron Age communities in central Dobrogea, examined through an archaeozoological study of a site in Medgidia (Eliza-Ioana Crețu, Margareta-Simina Stanc, Petre Colțeanu, Paul-Iulian Donciu, Luminița). The challenges and boundaries of industrial archaeology, discussing the limitations and complexities of this field (Olga Andranovici).
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