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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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Workshop „In the world of fairytales”

1 August 2015

On August 1st, beginning with 15.00 hours, ARTerapia Team, a project aimed at decorating children hospitals from Moldova, organized in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova an unusual, dynamic and creative event where children had the opportunity to know the world of fairytales through painting

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Creative recycling workshops

25 June 2015

For 30 children from the Chisinau Preschool Center "Lyuboznayka" there were organized two creative and educational workshops to develop an attitude of appreciation and respect for nature

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Cultural event “Chisinau is my city”

21 June 2015

On June 21, the Department of Public Relations and Museum Education organized for elderly people a cultural event dedicated to the history and architecture of Chisinau

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Historian’s professional day 2015

18 June 2015

On 18th May, in hall no. 2 on the ground floor of the National Museum of History of Moldova was celebrated the „The professional historian's day" with the participation of researchers and professors of history from the capital and district centers

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Launch of the book „History, truth and myths”

16 June 2015

On June 16th, The National Museum of History of Moldova hosted the book launch „History, truth and myths", Editura Enciclopedică, București, 2014, 400 p., signed by academician univ. prof. dr. Ioan-Aurel Pop, rector of University „Babeș-Bolyai" from Cluj-Napoca, Romania

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The event „Discover Children’s dream planet with Spiridon Vangheli”

1 June 2015

For the celebration of the International Children's Day on June 1st, the National Museum of History of Moldova organized in collaboration with Culture Department of Chișinău municipality an event with the generic „Discover Children's dream planet with Spiridon Vangheli". The event was attended by children with parents, grandparents and educators from Chișinău and different rural areas of the republic

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„History lesson” at the National Museum of History of Moldova

27 May 2015

On May 27th, starting with 16.00 hours, at the National Museum of History of Moldova was held a „History lesson", an even organized in collaboration with the Academy „Ștefan cel Mare" of MIA on the occasion of the International Children's Day

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European film screenings at the National Museum of History of Moldova, in the framework of the Days of Europe 2015

24 May 2015

On May 22nd to 24th, 2015, the Delegation of the European Union in the Republic of Moldova organized at the National Museum of History of Moldova screenings of European film and video promos about EU assistance. The event was held in the framework of the Days of Europe 2015

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The European Night of Museums 2015

16 May 2015

This year the European Museum Night was held on May 16th, under the generic One night at the museum - a time of real fairy tales


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The anniversary of the Victory Day Against Fascism, 70 years from the end of World War II

4 May 2015

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary from the end of World War II at the National Museum of History of Moldova were held two activities, on the 30th April and 4th May, with the generic „World War II. A tragic lesson of 20th century". Pupils from the Theoretical Lyceum „Minerva" and the Republican Music Boarding-School „Serghei Rahmaninov" participated at the event which was held in the Diorama Hall of the museum. Different subjects were approached, such as the horrors of the war, the historic significance of the day of 9th May and the participation of grandfathers in the battlefield and their contribution to peace in Europe. The aim of these actions is knowledge of history, homage of war veterans and promotion of solidarity between generations.

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Round table „Evolution of money - from coins to virtual cards and contactless”

9 April 2015

At the National Museum of History of Moldova was held a round table with the topic „Evolution of money - from coins to virtual cards and contactless" which was organized by the European Fund for the South-Eastern Europe

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Concert by Baltic Guitar Quartet from Lithuania

10 March 2015

The Baltic Guitar Quartet from Vilnius gave an extraordinary concert in the Blue Room of the museum celebrating the 25th anniversary from the restoration of Lithuanian Independence, an even organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Republic of Moldova

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Festive meeting dedicated to the International Women's Day at the National Museum of History of Moldova

4 March 2015

On the occasion of 8th March, the National Museum of History of Moldova held a cultural event titled "I kiss your hand, woman", which brought together female employees and collaborators of our institution

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Dragobete Day at National Museum of History of Moldova

23 February 2015

On the eve of traditional Romanian holiday Dragobete, the National Museum of History of Moldova organized in partnership with Esthetic Education Center „Lăstărel" and Theoretical Lyceum „Mircea Eliade" an event to honor ancestral cultural values, traditions and customs

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Evocation „540 years from the victory of Ştefan cel Mare at Vaslui”

10 January 2015

On January 10th, were commemorated 540 years form the battle of Vaslui when prince Ştefan cel Mare obtained one of the most brilliant victories over the Ottoman army

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Activities entitled „A Christmas Dream”

21 December 2014

During the holy feasts of Christmas, National Museum of History of Moldova together with handmade dolls creators of Moldova brought the celebration joy to disadvantaged children from socialization and rehabilitation center "House of Hope", Auxiliary school no. 7 of Chisinau and to several children from families in need of village Pojăreni from Ialoveni rayon

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Yearly session of scientific papers of the National Museum of History of Moldova (the 24th edition)

17 October 2014

On October 16th and 17th, 2014 was held the yearly session of scientific papers of the National Museum of History of Moldova, the 24th edition

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Outdoor Cinema at the National Museum of History of Moldova

26 September 2014

Between 11 to 26 September 2014 the National Museum of History of Moldova hosted in its backyard a novel event for museum institutions in the country - "Under the Stars Movie Night ". The initiative to organize an outdoor film Cinematheque belonged to founders of Social-charity Project  "From heart to heart". It maintains a popular concept abroad - outdoor cinema

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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