About it, as well as about the archaeological heritage of the capital and relevant projects implemented by the City Hall in recent years, was discussed today at the international scientific conference “Urban Archaeology – research, protection and promotion”.
At the forum it was noted that the attention of specialists was concentrated around several historical monuments. Among them are the former house of Metropolitan Gavriel Bănulescu-Bodoni on Grigore Vieru Boulevard and several churches: the Church of St. Constantine and Helen in the Visterniceni district, the Church of St. Michael and Gabriel Archangels (Old Cathedral) in the historical center of Chisinau, the Mazarakia Church, and the Church of Annunciation.
Research was also conducted in the area of the Old Square (former territory of the Maternity Hospital No. 2), as well as the Water Tower, the Tatar Village, the Mound in the Botanicus neighborhood, etc. The research was also conducted in the area of the Old Square.
Many of them are arranged as tourist sites.
The works were carried out within the framework of a large-scale project financed by the Chisinau City Hall. A group of archaeologists from the Ion Creanga State Pedagogical University, led by Professor Serghei Mustiata, Doctor of Historical Sciences, took part in them.
The projects are aimed at integrating landmarks into the process of urban development, preserving the historical identity of the city and increasing citizens’ interest in the cultural heritage of our capital.
