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The bronze hoard was discovered on the territory of Mîndrești village, Telenești district, in 1968. It was identified accidentally by a group of students from the village school, and the materials later came to the attention of specialists at the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences. According to documentary records, the hoard was composed of ten pieces: four socketed axes (celts), a dagger fragment, a sword fragment, a sickle, a winged axe, an adze-axe, and a chain consisting of four links.
Currently, of the mentioned assemblage, six objects are preserved in the collections of the National Museum of History of Moldova: two socketed axes (celts), the winged axe, the adze-axe, the dagger fragment, and the chain made of four links.- Socketed axe (celt) with one loop. Dimensions: Length - 10.2 cm; Weight - 186 g.
- Socketed axe (celt) with one frontal loop. Dimensions: Length - 8.4 cm; Width: 33-46 mm; Weight - 124 g.
- Winged axe. Dimensions: Length - 14.0 cm; Width - 2.5-3.4 cm; Weight - 285 g.
- Adze-axe. Dimensions: Length - 14.8 cm; Width - 2.3-5.0 cm; Weight - 286 g.
- Dagger fragment. Dimensions: Length - 16.5 cm; Blade length - 9.8 cm; Blade width - 2.8 cm; Weight - 81 g.
- Chain formed of four links. Dimensions: Length - 17.1 cm; Link diameter - 3.8; Weight - 32 g.The bronze hoard of Mîndrești is important due to the association of objects that find analogies in the regional repertoire with pieces that show clear analogies in Central Europe and the Carpathian Basin. The assemblage reflects a zone of contact and interaction where metallic forms of different origins and traditions circulated and were integrated into the repertoire of local communities.
Chronologically, the bronze hoard of Mîndrești is attributed to the Early Hallstatt period - HaA1, being dated to 1200-1100 BC.

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"Walk of Hope" flashmob at the Museum

October 4, 2022

On October 4, the "Walk of Hope" flashmob took place, with the participation of over 60 young people, which was dedicated to the celebration of World Palliative Care Day, marked on the second Saturday of October.

The given action was organized by Hospices of Hope Moldova and the International Language Training Center ILTC, which decided to celebrate its 28th anniversary, together with the students of the Center, through an action to raise awareness and support terminally ill patients, part of the national Hospices of Hope Moldova network.

The flashmob started with a group walk, with the aim of involving the community in actions to promote the need for palliative care in Moldova, which started from Grigore Vieru square towards the Great National Assembly Square, the final point being the National Museum of History of Moldova.

The action ended by organizing a small reception, during which a fundraising campaign took place in support of Hospices of Hope Moldova, where the sum of 11,600 MDL was collected.

"It has already become a tradition to celebrate ILTC's anniversaries with contribution actions. Donating is not an obligation, but an opportunity to give back to the community. Through the donations made, but also through this Walk of Hope, together with the teachers and students of the Center, we contributed to saving lives, improving conditions for patients in need of palliative care within Hospices of Hope Moldova. The power of participation from each of us is what makes a difference in people's lives!" Victoria Galii, ILTC Director.

All funds collected will be directed towards the consolidation and development of palliative care services in the Republic of Moldova.

Co-organizer: International Language Training Center (ILTC)
Partners: National Museum of History of Moldova, Basavin Winery.