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The artifact is a battle axe made from magmatic rock (diabase) of gray-brown color. It was accidentally discovered in 1966 within the territory of Aluniș village, Rîșcani district. Based on its morphological characteristics, the artifact can be attributed to the Catacomb culture (29th-22nd centuries BCE).

The axe features a massive, elongated naviform body with slightly pronounced shoulders, a short and narrow edge that is flat and circular in cross-section. The blade is slightly curved. The hole was drilled in the maximum width of the object. It is circular in shape with a diameter of 2.2 cm. The surface of the artifact is meticulously polished, worked with great care, and shows no signs of damage or chipping.

Dimensions: Length: 20.0 cm; Maximum width: 8.4 cm; Edge diameter: 5.0 cm; Blade width: 7.0 cm; Weight: 2.3 kg.

Stone battle axes are characteristic of the Catacomb culture communities and are most often found as grave goods, deposited in tombs. Their presence in funerary complexes suggests a multifaceted functionality: weapons, social symbols, and ritual objects. Initially used as weapons, the axes became social symbols for their owners, later acquiring votive significance when deposited in tombs to serve the deceased in the afterlife.

The social symbolic function of stone battle axes is indicated by the high-quality rocks used for their manufacture and the exceptionally meticulous craftsmanship. The large dimensions of the axe from Aluniș support this hypothesis and distinguish it from other examples.

The discovery of stone battle axes outside a funerary complex may indicate their votive deposition. It is difficult to imagine that these exceptionally well-crafted pieces, made from high-quality rocks transported over great distances, could have been abandoned or lost accidentally. It is far more likely that they were deposited for magical-religious purposes, a possibility that may also apply to the stone axe discovered at Aluniș.

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International Day of Families 2022

22 May 2022

On Sunday, May 22, the International Day of Families was celebrated at the National Museum of History of Moldova.

On the occasion of this holiday, the museum held a number of wonderful activities under the title "Children's and Parents' Sunday"

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The opening of the temporary exhibition "Magic of Lights of Other Times"

18 May 2022

On May 18, 2022, in Room 2 on the ground floor of the National Museum of History of Moldova, the opening of the temporary exhibition "Magic of Lights of Other Times" took place

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International Museum Day 2022

18 May 2022

On Saturday, May 18, 2022, at the National Museum of History of Moldova took place one of the most important events in the life of the world museum community, the International Museum Day, which this year was held under the motto "The Power of Museums"

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The European Night of Museums 2022

14 May 2022

On Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 18:00 to 23:00, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, one of the most important events in the life of the world museum community took place - the European Night of Museums, which this year was held under the motto "The light gives splendor to the night..."


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The 16th Heraldry Symposium

27 April 2022

On April 27, 2022, when the Republic of Moldova celebrates the Day of its State Flag and the State Emblem, the 16th Heraldry Symposium was held at the National Museum of History of Moldova, in which about 30 people took part on-site and online

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“King’s Day” celebrated at the National Museum of History of Moldova

26 April 2022

On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, the National Museum of History of Moldova was pleased to host a reception organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on the occasion of King's Day, the national holiday of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The event was attended by friends and partners of the "country of tulips", who celebrated the most important national holiday of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This action is part of the NMHM's long and beautiful collaboration with the embassy in recent years. The National Museum of History of Moldova joins the congratulations on this occasion! Long live the King! 

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Totalization meeting for the project "For Ukraine"

21 April 2022

On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, a meeting was held at the Embassy of Ukraine in Chișinău to sum up and announce the results of the "For Ukraine" project. The event was attended by representatives of the organizing institutions and partners involved in the project

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The National Session of Archaeological Reports (campaign 2021)

20 April 2022

On April 20, 2022, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and the National Archaeological Commission, the National Session of Reports "Archaeological Research in the Republic of Moldova, Campaign 2021" took place. The scientific meeting was organized in partnership by the National Archaeological Agency and the National Museum of History of Moldova on the occasion of the International Day for Monuments and Sites celebrated annually on April 18

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Charity event at the art exhibition

6 April 2022

On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, the Hospices of Hope Moldova and the Embassy of Ukraine in Chisinau organized a charity reception entitled "For Ukraine - Charity Reception", which was attended by officials, ambassadors, businessmen, artists of Ukrainian origin , refugees in the Republic of Moldova. The event benefited from an artistic program offered by Igor Znatakov, the chief conductor of the V. Vasilko Ukrainian Music and Drama Theater in Odessa, together with his family. Olesea Shevchenko, wife of the Ambassador of Ukraine in Chisinau, president of the non-profit organization International Women's Club of Moldova, gave an extraordinary recital of Ukrainian songs

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Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive

26 September 2021

The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive was a celebration of classic style. 2021 was the inaugural event, that took place on Sunday, September 26th. It is an on-road motoring event, uniting pre-80's classic cars, designed to encourage enthusiasts and vintage car owners around the world to dress dapper and drive for men's health. All funds raised by our Distinguished Gentlefolk support our charity partner, Movember. These funds are invested in vital research and programs for prostate cancer and men's mental health to support the wellbeing of men all around the world. The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive is a themed event, where drivers and their passengers dress dapper to complement the elegant design of their vehicles

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Cycle of actions “Moldova-30”

27 August 2021

On August 27, 2021, the Blue Room of the National Museum of History of Moldova held the official ceremony of the introduction into circulation of postage stamps dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Moldova and 30 years since the issuance of the first postage stamps of the Republic of Moldova. The event took place within the "Moldova-30" National Program of Actions dedicated to the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the proclamation of the independence of the Republic of Moldova and was carried out in collaboration with SE "Post of Moldova" and the Union of Philatelists of the Republic of Moldova

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The 2nd “Ball of Talents. Miss and Mister Childhood Contest 2020-2021”

5 June 2021

On June 5, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the 2nd "Ball of Talents. Miss and Mister Childhood Contest 2020-2021" dedicated to the International Children's Day.

The event, organized jointly with the Sunshine JSC for children with Down's syndrome, took place in the courtyard of the museum, giving all the participants a lot of smiles and wonderful moments. Together with the kids, several local artists celebrated the childhood holiday: Georgeta Voinovan &Crescendo, Adrian Ursu, Serj Kuzencoff, Aurel Chirtoacă, Corina Țepeș and Costi Burlacu, the SunStroke Project group, the clown Veaceslav Iacovlev and others. Also, the children were presented with many gifts from the partners of the event


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“Skillful Small Hands” Workshop

30 December 2020

There is no gift more precious than a handmade one. This week, the festive atmosphere was especially vivid in the Museum, and the gifts were wonderful.

Our guide, Alina Parabina, together with children from some schools of the municipality, held several workshops of "Skillful Small Hands". Children made Christmas trees and mushrooms out of cotton wool. The result is impressive!


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Interactive event on the theme “It's your life, take care of it!”

16 December 2020

On December 16, the Department of Public Relations and Museum Education organized an interactive event on the theme "It's your life, take care of it!" with the 5th grade students of the Gh. Asachi Theoretical High School from Chisinau. The action is part of the National Health Promotion Program 2016-2020 and is held at the museum for the fourth year in a row

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Opening of the Exhibition "Official and unofficial symbols of the Republic of Moldova"

3 November 2020

Opening of the Exhibition “Official and unofficial symbols of the Republic of Moldova” took place on November 3, 2020, the day that marks the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Moldova

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XXXth Annual Scientific Conference with International Participation “History. Archeology. Museology” held online

30 October 2020

 
The annual scientific conference held by the National Museum of History of Moldova over the years has turned into a prestigious forum that brings together famous historians, archaeologists and museographers from the country and abroad. This year's conference communications featured thematic diversity, new methodological approaches, and interdisciplinary research. A significant part of the communications was based on the results of new archaeological investigations, the study of original archival sources, offering new interpretations of known sources.

The conference brought together over 90 participants from 10 countries: Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, France, Tajikistan, Lithuania, Georgia, and the Russian Federation.


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„Movie at the Museum”

26 September 2020

In order to promote our historical and cultural values reflected in cinematographic works, from August 1 to September 26, every Saturday evening, starting at 20:50, an open-air cinema was held in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova

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Ethno Jazz Festival 2020

26 September 2020

Between September 25 and 26, the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the 19th Ethno Jazz Festival

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The International Conference "Hybrid War: Mechanisms and Consequences"

21 February 2020

Several historians, political analysts, international experts, writers and journalists met on February 21, 2020, at the National Museum of History of Moldova to discuss a very actual topic: hybrid warfare and its consequences in politics, mass media, history, identity, etc. but also to seek solutions to combat this phenomenon and fake news

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Activities dedicated to winter holidays

28 December 2019

On December 26 and 28, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted two events dedicated to the beautiful winter holidays.

The musical-literary show „Christmas Caravan", organized in collaboration with the members of the City Station of Young Tourists from Chișinău (coordinator: Tamara Pânzari), flooded the museum with carols, songs, plays and a lot of good vibes. Several New Year themed works, created by the participants themselves, brought a surplus of color to this event.


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#Exhibit of the Month

The artifact is a battle axe made from magmatic rock (diabase) of gray-brown color. It was accidentally discovered in 1966 within the territory of Aluniș village, Rîșcani district. Based on its morphological characteristics, the artifact can be attributed to the Catacomb culture (29th-22nd centuries BCE)...

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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.
©2006-2025 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.
©2006-2025 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