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This clay vessel was discovered in 1982 by archaeologist V. Sorochin during excavations of a burial mound (no. 1) located in the village of Speia, Dubăsari District. It originates from grave no. 5 and is dated to the 4th millennium BC, belonging to the Usatovo culture.
The vessel was found in a child's grave. The burial pit had an oval shape, and the deceased was laid in a crouched position (similar to the fetal posture), on the left side. A total of five vessels were uncovered in this grave: three near the back, one at the feet, and one in the pelvic area.
The cultural attribution of this funerary complex was determined based on the burial rite and grave goods. This culture is characterized by the specific construction of the burial pit, as well as the positioning and orientation of the deceased toward the east and northeast.

The vessel is shaped from clay mixed with finely crushed shell. Its walls curve gradually toward the top, with the widest diameter at the shoulder area. It has a short neck, a slightly flared rim, and a flat base. The surface is carefully polished, in some areas to a lustrous finish. The interior is reddish-brown, while the exterior is yellowish-brown with gray spots. The rim features groups of perforations, three of which are preserved in their original state. The diameter of the holes is 0.35 cm. The space between the groups of perforations is decorated with cord impressions. The transition from the neck to the shoulder is adorned with three horizontal lines made with cord, from which, in five places, three vertical lines descend, each 5 cm long, executed using the same technique. At the time of discovery, these lines were filled with a white paste. The space between the groups of lines is decorated at the top with short vertical lines (0.5 cm long), and in the center with a meander ornament made of two parallel lines impressed with cord. The base of the vessel retains the imprint of a textile.
Vessel dimensions: Height: 22 cm; Rim diameter: 15.7 cm; Maximum diameter: 22 cm; Base diameter: 10 cm.

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The opening of the exhibition "War Up Close"

August 21, 2024

On August 21, 2024, at the National Museum of History of Moldova, the opening of the exhibition of virtual reality "War Up Close", organized in collaboration with the Office of the Republic of Moldova of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, took place.

The event was opened by the general director of the National History Museum of Moldova, Dr. Hab. Eugen Sava, who emphasized the efforts of the organizers to present a special and authentic project, which illustrates the devastating reality of the unjustified war triggered by the Russian Federation in Ukraine. He also mentioned that the exhibition uses peak technology, including panoramic photos, images captured by drones and 3D modeling, to transform suffering into sensitivity and provide a visceral experience.

Dr. Brigitta Triebel, director of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation office in the Republic of Moldova, welcomed the guests at the event, offering an incursion to the main purpose of the exhibition: to bring to the global attention the extent of the human and material disaster, through images that surprise both civil infrastructure affected, as well as the devastated destinies of the millions of Ukrainians.

The Minister of Culture of the Republic of Moldova, Sergiu Prodan, was also present at the event, noting that this exhibition is not only a window to a grim world, but also a call to consciousness, an urge not to forget what is happening in the immediate vicinity, presenting a tragic vision of some actions initiated for personal reasons, where the suffering is carried by those whose existence is just beginning.

The president of the National Congress of Ukrainians in the Republic of Moldova, Dmitro Lecarțev, stressed the hope that this approach will inspire action and solidarity, reminding that each life matters and that together we can bring the change.

About the steps that were undertaken until this special presentation and the work behind the exhibition, Sophia Bilenko, project manager "War Up Close", told us, with the exhibition, together with the Serhii Vorobiov. She specified that each image, every detail, invites the visitor to discover and feel the tangible nature of this tragedy, to reflect on the human suffering and, most importantly, to tend towards the idea of uniting voices in the name of peace and democracy.

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Clay Vessel discovered in Speia Village, Dubăsari District

The opening of the exhibition "War Up Close"

August 21, 2024

#Exhibit of the Month