# Moldovan cultural heritage preservation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/moldovan-cultural-heritage-preservation > Updated: 2026-08-26T09:19:15.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Efforts to preserve Moldovan cultural and architectural heritage involve both museum-based artifact conservation and the restoration of significant historical landmarks. At the National Museum of History of Moldova, specialists are performing extensive conservation work on various artifacts. This includes the reassembly and color reintegration of Cucuteni culture pottery, the cleaning and repair of religious icons, and the restoration of historic textiles such as traditional costumes and 19th-century wedding frames. Broader architectural preservation efforts include the restoration of the ‘Dormition of the Mother of God’ wooden church in Chișinău, which preserved approximately 75% of its original 1642 oak structure. Additionally, the Manuc Bey Mansion in Hâncești, a French-style complex built in the mid-19th century, has undergone restoration efforts following damage from a 1986 earthquake and previous periods of repurposing. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Moldova preserves historical landmarks through major restorations Moldova's historical heritage is highlighted by the restoration of the 17th-century Dormition of the Mother of God wooden church and the French-style Manuc Bey Mansion in Hâncești. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moldova-preserves-historical-landmarks-through-major-restorations ### 2026-08-02: National Museum of History of Moldova restores Cucuteni pottery and historic textiles Moldova’s National Museum of History restores a Cucuteni vessel, religious icons and historic textiles, with specialists rebuilding, cleaning and monitoring the artifacts for future exhibition. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-museum-of-history-of-moldova-restores-cucuteni-pottery-and-historic-textiles --- Cite as: Moldovan cultural heritage preservation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/moldovan-cultural-heritage-preservation