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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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Event dedicated to the traditional Swedish holiday, Santa Lucia

11 December 2017

 
The Embassy of Sweden to the Republic of Moldova celebrated St. Lucia's Day on 11th November 2017 at the National Museum of History of Moldova - one of the most important cultural traditions in Sweden, which announces the Christmas

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TRADITIONAL CONCERT FOR THE NATIONAL DAY OF ROMANIA

30 November 2017

The National Museum of History of Moldova has celebrated the National Day of Romania through an extraordinary concert offered by the Organ Hall from Chișinău. The musical show was performed on November 30, starting at 18.00, in the Blue Hall of the Museum

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Conference of the National Museum of History of Moldova History. Archeology. Museology, the 17th edition

20 October 2017

The annual scientific conference of the museum History. Archaeology. Museology, the 27th edition, took place on October 19 and 20, 2017

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Symposium of Numismatics, 17th edition

6 October 2017

On October 5 and 6, 2017 was held the 17th edition of the Symposium of Numismatics at the National Museum of History of Moldova in collaboration with "Vasile Pârvan" Institute of Archeology of the Romanian Academy in Bucharest and the Numismatic Society of the Republic of Moldova

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13th World Meeting of Bulgarian media

5 October 2017

On October 5, 2017, from 9:00 to 10:30, the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the opening ceremony of the 13th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media. This year's theme was "Neighborhood Policies"

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Concert of „7 Klase” band in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova on the occasion of the European Heritage Days

25 September 2017

On Monday, September 25, beginning with 18:00 hours, the local band „7 Klase" gave its debut concert entitled "We Take Flight" in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova.

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Movie night under the stars, 4th edition at the National Museum of History of Moldova

9 September 2017

The traditional event - Movie night under the starts, reaching the 4th edition, was held in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova from August 24 to September 09, 2017. The lovers of the seventh art had the opportunity to watch from Thursday to Saturday, starting at 21:00, masterpieces of universal cinematography. The outdoor projection was organized by the Association for Charity and Promotion of Civic Culture in cooperation with the National Museum of History of Moldova.

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Conference „Discovering Lipatti”

19 August 2017

The National Museum of History of Moldova hosted a special event in memory of Dinu Lipatti, 100 years from the birth of the Romanian pianist and composer, event organized by the Moldovan National Youth Orchestra.

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Commemoration of the victims of political repressions of the communist totalitarian regime

8 August 2017

On August 8, at the National Museum of History of Moldova was held an event for the commemoration of the victims who had suffered the plight of political repressions of the communist totalitarian regime. The event was attended by: Ion Coropceanu, Senior State Councilor of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova; Oleg Babin, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs; Gheorghe Postică, Deputy Minister of Culture; Eugen Sava, General Director of the National Museum of History of Moldova; Ion Varta, General Director of the State Archives Service of the Republic of Moldova; Simion Carp, Rector of the Academy „Ştefan cel Mare" of the MIA; Ghenadie Cosovan, President of NGO „Credință Patriei"; Anatol Caraman, President of the Association of Veterans of the 1992 War „Tiras-Tighina"; representatives of the academia, employees of the National Museum of History of Moldova and the Academy „Ştefan cel Mare".

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Event honoring the cultural worker Ion Ungureanu

2 August 2017

On August 2, in the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova, was held an event to homage actor and director, Ion Ungureanu, deputy in the First Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, minister of culture in 1990-1994

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Event dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Moldova and the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic

12 July 2017

The history of bilateral Moldovan-Czech-Slovak diplomatic relations officially begins twenty five years ago on June 1, 1992. On the occasion of this anniversary, a special event was held in the Blue Hall of the National Museum of History of Moldova, in which the Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Chișinău officially issued a special postmark

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Presentation of the cartographic album „DESCRIPTIO BESSARABIAE"

20 June 2017

On June 20, 2017, in the Blue Room of the National Museum of History of Moldova was presented the cartographic album "DESCRIPTIO BESSARABIAE". The event was organized by the Romanian Cultural Institute "Mihai Eminescu" in Chișinău, in partnership with the National Museum of History of Moldova

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Historian's Day 2017

18 June 2017

On June 18, 2017, the servants of Goddess Clio from the Republic of Moldova celebrated the seventh edition of the professional day of the historian

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Anniversary Conference „The First Ecclesiastical Magazine in the Bessarabian Space”

8 June 2017

The Institute of History of ASM in collaboration with the National Museum of History of Moldova organized on June 8, 2017, the Anniversary Scientific Conference "The First Ecclesiastical Journal in the Bessarabian Space (150 years since the publication of the journal Kišinevskie Eparhial'nye Vedomosti)"

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CHAMBER CONCERT

3 June 2017

On June 3, 2017, at 14:00 hours, in the Blue Room of the National Museum of History of Moldova was held a chamber concert performed by violinist Lia RUSU, student at the Academy of Music, Theater and Fine Arts from Chișinău, 4th year, class of Assoc.Prof., Master of arts, Ella Vlaicu. The young violinist was accompanied by Vera Stolearciuc and Ghenadie Sinigur on piano

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CHRONOGRAPH IN THE MUSEUM

28 May 2017

 
The National Museum of History of Moldova is the traditional partner of the CRONOGRAF Festival, the only international documentary film festival in Moldova

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National Session of Reports „Archaeological Researches in the Republic of Moldova, Campaign of 2016"

24 May 2017

On May 24, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, was held the National Session of Reports "Archaeological Researches in the Republic of Moldova, Campaign of 2016"

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Series of events in the framework of project “Historical Site Camp of King Charles VII of Sweden at Varnița - valorization and promotion”

23 May 2017

On 22 and 23 May, 2017, the National Museum of History of Moldova, in cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden in Moldova, NGO „Women. Hope. Future" (Varnița), ArmesMuseum from Sweden (Stockholm), and the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Sweden organized a series of events within the project „Historical site Camp of King Charles XII of Sweden at Varnița - valorization and promotion"

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European Night of Museums 2017

20 May 2017

The event was held under the slogan: "Common hobbies: museum collections gather enthusiasts"   

This year the program of the Night of Museums was held from 12:00 to 24:00, and included

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Children activities organized on the occasion of the International Museum Day

18 May 2017

The National Museum of History of Moldova celebrated the International Museum Day with its visitors at two events organized for the young audience: the lesson-contest "Know Your History" and a debate "Soviet Moldova: Myths and Gulag". Both activities were interactive, combining history fragments with educational elements for children

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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