Patrimoniul industrial al Republicii Moldova

Abstract

The article is a research of the industrial heritage of the Republic of Moldova consisting of the testimonies of industrial culture that have historical, technological, social, architectural and scientific significance. The main objectives of this article are to bring in heritage practice, beneficial information, both for the historical monument and for the general public interested in the future of industrial heritage objects, at local or national level and how they will influence the decision makers involved. The public's interest and concern for industrial heritage as well as the appreciation of its values are the surest ways to preserve it. The lack of this information, especially important for those interested in the fate of the industrial heritage, can cause serious damage to the historical monument. The ambiguities can distort the real value of the monuments and even the loss of the value of industrial heritage, so the historical monument becomes vulnerable in the future! Industrial archeology is an interdisciplinary method of studying all testimonies, documents, artifacts, stratigraphy and structures, human settlements and urban or natural landscapes, created for or by industrial processes. It uses the most appropriate methods of investigation to increase the understanding of the industrial past and present. The historical period of main interest extends from the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, from the second half of the eighteenth century to the present, and also examines its pre-industrial and proto-industrial roots. In addition, it involves the study of work techniques used. Industrial heritage is a testament to the activities that have had and continue to have profound historical consequences. The reasons for which the industrial heritage must be protected are based on the universal values of this testimony. The industrial heritage has a social value that allows the reconstruction of people's daily lives and the restoration of their identity. It has technological and scientific value for the history of manufacturing, engineering, construction and can have a considerable aesthetic importance due to the quality of its architecture, design and conception.