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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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Reopening the Lazo Family Mansion

2 December 2018

On December 2, 2018, at 12.00, was opened the permanent exhibition „Bessarabian environment - the mansion from Piatra - interconnection of historical personalities" at the Lazo Family Mansion in Piatra, a branch of the National Museum of History of Moldova. The exhibition is opened on the occasion of the completion of the interior rehabilitation works of the Lazo Family Mansion.

The mansion from Piatra, built between 1862-1865 by Ioan and Matilda Lazo, is a typical house of the mid-19th century with an architectural style close to that of the peasant houses, with the location of the chambers around the central hall. The mansion is a large building with several rooms (the original house had six rooms), an annex and a front terrace supported by eight massive round plaster pillars, with an attic located along the façade axis, also supported by two pillars of the same size. The mansion is set in the middle of a garden, facing the valley of the River Răut.


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International Scientific Conference „The Chronology of the Pre-Roman Iron Age and early Roman Age in Central and South-East Europe: Problems and Perspectives”

9 November 2018

The National Museum of History of Moldova in collaboration with the Moldova State University and the Ion Creangă State Pedagogical University with the support of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation organized the international scientific conference

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International Scientific Conference “Polish-Moldovan relations to the centenary of the regaining of independence by Poland”

22 October 2018

 
The National Museum of History of Moldova hosted on Monday, October 22, 2018, starting at 10:00, the international scientific conference „Polish-Moldovan relations to the centenary of the regaining of independence by Poland"

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Movie night under the stars, 5th edition at the National Museum of History of Moldova

15 September 2018

The traditional event - Movie night under the stars, at its 5th edition, took place in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova between 23 August and 15 September, 2018

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Concert performed by Tania Cerga and Andrei Glavan

20 July 2018

On the evening of July 20, between 19.00 and 22.00 hours, an extraordinary musical performance was given in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova by artists Tania Cerga and Andrei Glavan. The concert in the open air "Closer" was a prelude to their first album. A love story, played otherwise by Tania Cerga and Andrei Glavan

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Concert „Classic Architectures”

29 June 2018

Moldovan National Youth Orchestra continues the series of classic music popularization events through the series of three concerts with the title "Captivating Architectures", second edition

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Contest of essays dedicated to the Centenary of the Great Union

29 June 2018

The National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the first contest of essays addressed to the audience of the National Institute of Justice of the Republic of Moldova and the auditors of the National Institute of Magistracy in Romania

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International Methodological Seminar „Woman in Universal History. New methodological approaches"

5 June 2018

 
The National Museum of History of Moldova held on June 5th the International Methodological Seminar „Woman in Universal History. New methodological approaches"

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International Children's Day

1 June 2018

On June 1, when the International Children's Day is celebrated, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted an event dedicated to all children, including children with Down syndrome and other disabilities

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Museum Day and Night at the National Museum of History of Moldova

19 May 2018

 
This year, two of the most important events in the life of the world's museum community - International Museum Day and Museum Night were celebrated by the National Museum of History of Moldova on May 19th. On this occasion, the public of all ages was offered a special program of activities, which took place between 10.00-24.00.

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Creative workshop dedicate to family coat of arms

13 May 2018

On the occasion of the International Family Day, the Public Relations and Museum Education Department organized a workshop on "My Family's Coat of arms" for parents and children

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The 12th Edition of the Heraldic Symposium

27 April 2018

On the Day of the State Flag of the Republic of Moldova, the day we also celebrate the state coat of arms of our country, the Society of Genealogy, Heraldry and Archives "Paul Gore", in a traditional partnership with the National Heraldry Commission by the President of the Republic of Moldova and the National Museum of History of Moldova organized the 12th Heraldic Symposium in the conference room of the museum, which was attended by around thirty scholars from the scientific community of Chișinău.

After the play of the Moldovan State Anthem and of the "Three Colors" (Ion Aldea-Teodorovici - Grigore Vieru), the opening speech was given by Silviu Tabac, President of the "Paul Gore" Society, followed by greeting messages by Corneliu Popovici, president of the National Heraldic Commission and by Elena Ploşnita, scientific secretary of the National Museum of History of Moldova.


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„Jazz and Wine”, 5th edition

19 April 2018

 
On April 19th, in the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova was held the 5th edition of the Jazz & Wine Concert, supported by Geta Burlacu, alongside instrumentalists Petru Haruţă, Dan Brumă and Iulian Ursu

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Events dedicated to the International Day for Monuments and Sites

18 April 2018

The National Museum of History of Moldova celebrated the International Day for Monuments and Sites through two activities organized by the Department of Public relations, museum education in collaboration with the museographers from the Section of restoration

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The National Archaeological Reports Session (campaign 2017)

18 April 2018

On April 18, 2018, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the National Session of Reports on archaeological research conducted in the Republic of Moldova in the 2017 campaign year

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Symposium „The Union of 1918 in museum collections"

12 April 2018

On April 12, 2018, at the National Museum of History of Moldova was held the Symposium "The Union from 1918 in museum collections"

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Event dedicated to the World Down Syndrome Day

18 March 2018

Each year, on March 21, the World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated as an opportunity to raise awareness of the problems faced by the people suffering from this genetic disorder

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Christmas concert

14 December 2017

 
The National Museum of History of Moldova hosted on 14th December 2017 a Christmas Concert offered by the Organ Hall from Chișinău

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Educational activity “Be aware, not addicted!”

14 December 2017

On December 14th, the Section of Public Relations and Museum Education has organized for the students of the 8th grade from the Republican Boarding School with Sports Profile from Chișinău the activity "Be aware, not addicted!"

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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