#Exhibit of the Month

The exhibit of the month for November is a rare glass goblet from the Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov cemetery, discovered in Tigheci. Dated to the second half of the 4th century AD, this remarkable artifact demonstrates the craftsmanship of the time, made from translucent greenish glass with a truncated cone shape and intricate geometric decoration. The goblet features three rows of hexagonal facets, framed by incised lines, and a row of elongated ovals under the rim, characteristics which classify it within Series VII A, according to E. Straume's classification. These ornamental traits hint at artistic influences from various regions and indicate the spread of technologies and ideas within the Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov culture.

Archaeological Context of the Discovery

The Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov cemetery at Tigheci is located in a historically complex area, positioned on the northwest slope of the Tigheci River, at the "La Lutărie" point. First identified in the 1980s following unauthorized clay extraction, the cemetery has suffered considerable damage, leading to the loss of valuable artifacts and the destruction of graves. Among the objects recovered by Mr. Ion Pușcașu, founder of the Museum of History and Ethnography in Tigheci, are wheel-thrown ceramic items reflecting the traditions and techniques of communities during the Migration Period.

The site was first archaeologically investigated in 1990, when a complete inhumation grave was found, though lacking any inventory. Subsequent surveys in 2013 and 2015 by the National Archaeological Agency revealed ongoing erosion damaging the cemetery, necessitating a rescue excavation in 2017. This campaign documented and investigated five graves from the Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov culture, including the skeletal remains of a male individual estimated to have been 40 to 45 years old at the time of death, offering additional insights into the demographic structure of this community.

Cultural Significance and Comparisons

The hexagonally faceted glass goblet is among the most valuable artifacts from the Tigheci cemetery. Similar goblets are characteristic of the Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov culture and have been found in notable sites such as Târgșor and Bârlad-Valea Seacă (Romania) and Gavrilovka, Ranjevoe (Ukraine), reflecting the cultural and trade connections of this community with other centers of influence in Late Antiquity. Ancient texts and cultural parallels suggest a complex interaction zone with Hellenistic and Roman influences, reflected in luxury goods production such as this glass goblet.

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„PAIN IN REFUGEES”

February 24 – March 12, 2023

On February 24, 2023, starting at 12:00, at the National Museum of History of Moldova will be launched the exhibition "PAIN IN REFUGEES".

Chronic pain is a prolonged experience of pain that persists beyond the point where it is considered an adaptive experience. Pain can contribute to stress, anxiety, depression and interference in normal everyday function. Over the past decade, there has been growing interest in the connection between chronic pain and psychological conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder.

The primary aim of this exhibition is to ascertain that pain, regardless of its source, is more than just a sensory experience. Pain affects every aspect of a person`s life, and there are dynamic and mutually reinforcing relationships between biological, psychological, and social factors that interact and contribute to pain experience. Other perspective of the research is to study the interrelationship between visual perceptions, involuntary memories after threatening event, comorbidities, current place of leaving, self-destructive behaviour and perception of pain`s depth in refugees.

Colours and pain are biologically closely related. Pain in turn is associated, most of the time, with certain colours. The given association was also made by our respondents - the refugees.

Another perspective of the given research is to study the interrelation between visual perceptions, involuntary memories after the threatening event, comorbidities, the current place of living, self-destructive behaviour and the perception of the depth of pain in refugees.

We invite you to take knowledge and attitude based on the experiences and answers of 264 respondents, suffering from acute and chronic pain, but also from the psychological impact of the horrors of the war. Different people, different colours - same suffering!

The exhibition is a result of the collaboration between the Moldovan Society for the Study and Management of Pain and the Ukrainian Society for Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy.

The "PAIN IN REFUGEES" exhibition can be seen between February 24 and March 12, 2023, on the fence of the National Museum of History of Moldova, 31 August 1989 str., 121A.

#Exhibit of the Month

Glass Goblet from the Sântana de Mureș-Chernyakhov Cemetery (4th Century AD) in Tigheci

„PAIN IN REFUGEES”

February 24 – March 12, 2023

#Exhibit of the Month