Romanian Symbols – The Cucuteni Culture – The Beginning of Our Story - Romania Osaka Expo 2025

Over 7,000 years ago, in the territories that are now Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine, flourished one of Europe’s most fascinating prehistoric civilizations: the Cucuteni Culture.

The artisans of this culture left behind artifacts that astonish with their complexity and refinement. Their ceramic vessels, painted in shades of red, white, and black and decorated with spirals and geometric symbols, suggest a profound vision of the universe’s order.

The anthropomorphic figurines, often representing stylized female silhouettes, are considered symbols of fertility and the sacred connection between humans and nature. These artifacts are not just works of art but also expressions of a society that lived in harmony with its environment, worshiping the cycles of nature and understanding life as part of a cosmic balance.

Reproduced in salt in the area dedicated to arts and crafts, the Cucuteni Culture comes to life again, offering a glimpse into one of humanity’s oldest and most mysterious stories.