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The Roman bronze situla comes from a collection of archaeological artifacts confiscated at customs and transferred to the holdings of the National Museum of History of Moldova in 2009. Its place of discovery remains unknown.

A situla (Latin for "bucket") is a metal vessel-usually made of bronze-shaped like a pail and equipped with two movable handles at the top, traditionally used for mixing wine with water. The handles are attached to the vessel via two decorated ears that are welded to the rim.

The body of the situla is truncated-conical in shape and features two decorative bands with small circular patterns formed by hammering, located just below the rim.

Its base is double-layered: the inner bottom is hemispherical and hammered, while the outer bottom is flat and lathe-made. The outer base is welded to the inner bottom, serving as the vessel's foot-support.

This object was crafted using a combination of casting, hammering, and partial lathe-finishing. Dimensions: Maximum height - 31.7 cm; Maximum diameter - 22.8 cm; Base diameter - 13.5 cm

Situlae of this type originated in the Roman Empire and were later adopted by various ancient peoples, including those from the northwestern Pontic region.

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Thematic Activity: “Doina Cornea – A Portrait of a Great Romanian”

July 24, 2024

On July 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM, the National Museum of History of Moldova organized a thematic lesson dedicated to the personality of Doina Cornea, entitled "Doina Cornea - A Portrait of a Great Romanian." The initiative, proposed by the Doina Cornea Foundation, was coordinated by the junior scientific researcher Ana Maria Rusnac and the museum staff from the Public Relations Department.

Children from ADOR - the Association of Realized Desires and Objectives, participated in the event. During the lesson, the participants had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the life and activities of Doina Cornea, a prominent figure in Romanian democracy. The presentation included a brief story about her achievements and contributions in the fight against the communist regime in Romania.

After the presentation, the children were invited to participate in a creative workshop where they could express their impressions and thoughts through drawings inspired by the story of Doina Cornea. This artistic activity aimed to stimulate creativity and reinforce the concepts discussed during the lesson.

The results of this creative workshop were impressive, with each drawing reflecting a unique and personal interpretation of Doina Cornea's life and activities. The drawings created by the children will be displayed as part of a traveling exhibition, offering visitors a new and creative perspective on this historical figure.

This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts of the National Museum of History of Moldova to promote cultural education and foster interest in recent history among the younger generation.

The exhibition "Doina Cornea - The Lady Behind the Window" was successfully opened at the National Museum of History of Moldova from August 3-4, 2024. With the support of the Doina Cornea Foundation and the Institute for Advanced Studies in Levantine Culture and Civilization of Romania, we brought you an in-depth look at the life and influence of Doina Cornea.

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Roman Bronze Situla (1st century BC – 2nd century AD)

Thematic Activity: “Doina Cornea – A Portrait of a Great Romanian”

July 24, 2024

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