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- The collection presents unique treasures in the world, consisting of jewelry, medallions, gold and silver vessels, borrowed from the collections of more than ten museums abroad and in the country.
- Among the exhibits is a spectacular fibula in solid gold, decorated with one of the largest faceted onyx stones. The exhibition will also host pieces from the Pietroasele hoard, known to the general public as "Cloșca cu puii de aur".
Cluj-Napoca, October 4, 2024: The National History Museum of Transylvania (MNIT) is preparing, under the patronage of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Culture and with the support of the City Hall of Simleu Silvania, an extraordinary temporary exhibition, entitled "Forgotten warriors and eternal ornaments: The migratory barbarians during the crisis of the Roman Empire (5th-6th centuries) BC)". The exhibition, which will be opened starting in November, will be one of the most important events ever organized by MNIT. Unique treasures in the world will be exhibited, consisting of jewelry, medallions, gold and silver vessels, borrowed from the collections of more than ten museums in the country and abroad. Through the interactive exhibition mode, the exhibition will be of interest to all generations.
"Through this exhibition, MNIT continues its collaboration with world-class cultural institutions, the most important artefacts of the exhibition being part of the treasure from Simleu Silvaniei, discovered in two stages (1797, 1889) and located in the collections of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum ) in Vienna and the Hungarian National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum) in Budapest. The second hoard from Simleu Silvaniei, which comes from the Hungarian National Museum (Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum) in Budapest, will remain for a shorter period, until the beginning of March 2025. The hoard from Simleu Silvaniei is considered one of the most important discoveries from the period of migrations, both regionally and Europeanly, and artifacts from the two hoards will be exhibited for the first time in Transylvania, their place of discovery." says Dr. Felix Marcu, MNIT Manager.
Among the exhibits is a spectacular fibula in solid gold, decorated with one of the largest faceted onyx stones, which impresses with its size and exceptional execution. The object is unique in the world and illustrates the remarkable wealth and craftsmanship of the elites of the 5th century AD. The exhibition will also host pieces from the Pietroasele hoard, known to the general public as "Cloșca cu puii de aur". We believe that the Cluj public will be happy to see pieces discovered in the area, because gold pieces from the princely tombs at Apahida and from the tomb at Florești-Polus Center (today Vivo) will be exhibited. The exhibition aims to present these elites through the most important archaeological discoveries, which highlight major historical and archaeological phenomena that influenced the evolution of Europe and constitute a common cultural heritage for the European community.
"The exhibition will show that the era of migrations should not be seen as a dark period, but rather a transition era from late antiquity to a new era, it being the catalyst on which the history of medieval European states was built. The event highlights the richness and cultural diversity of the Middle Danube region, an area of strategic importance from antiquity to today," says Alpár Dobos, museographer from MNIT.
"This project is an extremely important cultural event that reflects the history and common cultural values that the countries of Europe share. We are satisfied that for this project we managed to form a team of specialists, architects, designers, builders and artists who have been preparing this exhibition for more than a year. We hope that it will arouse great interest among the public, commensurate with the effort put into it. In this way, we want to express our gratitude to all those who supported us in this endeavor, especially the Government of Romania, which, through the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Culture, financed this project", concludes Dr. Felix Marcu, MNIT Manager.
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