Orheiul Vechi Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology reopens to visitors

Orheiul Vech Cultural-Natural Reserve has officially reopened the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, a modern and interactive space that highlights the archaeological and anthropological heritage of the region. The event marks a new stage in promoting cultural identity and historical education for the younger generation.

The new museum concept brings together for the first time in the Republic of Moldova two important sectors: archaeology and anthropology. The exhibition presents artifacts dating from ancient times to the modern era - discoveries made over the years by dedicated archaeologists, complemented by explanations and visual elements aimed at explaining the scientific context of each object.


"This exhibition reflects an exceptional heritage, resulting from the interaction between nature, man and time. It's a legacy of national and international value, which we have the duty to support financially and logistically. It's an important day for our cultural identity and for the promotion of historical tourism," said Vladimir Vornic, State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture.


According to Reserve director Ion Ciobanu, the museum is designed in a contemporary way, with display windows and educational stencils explaining the stages of an archaeological research.


"The exhibition brings to the forefront not only the discovered objects, but also the research process. We want to show children that behind every line in a history textbook lies fieldwork, analysis, and passion," he said.


The museum space is conceived as a living space, with a constantly changing cultural offer.


"We want visitors to come back, to feel that the museum is a space that reinvents itself. We will organize temporary exhibitions, workshops, and interactive activities throughout the year," added Ciobanu.


Attending the event, Angela Simalcic, anthropologist and expert of the Reserve, emphasized the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in museum education.


"It is a modern museum that combines archaeology with anthropology. It is essential, especially for children, to understand what a relic means, why it is important to research and preserve evidence of the past. If we don't write our history, others will - and we know what risks that involves," the anthropologist said.


The reopening of the museum was attended by pupils and history teachers, including Galina Ciudili, teacher at Doroțcaia Theoretical Lyceum.


"It is an extraordinary opportunity for children. A visit to the museum helps them understand how people lived in the past and to see the real objects used in daily life," said Galina Ciudili.


The reopening of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is an important step in valuing the national heritage and creating an educational space connecting the past with the present. Visitors are invited to discover a living history, told through objects, stories and science.