Hârtoape: Archaeology, Churches and Holiday Apartments

At the northwestern edge of Hârtoape lies the Poeniţa-Moară archaeological site, in the area of the former settlement of Poieniţa.

The site includes a medieval settlement from the 15th century. Another settlement at the site dates from the Late Bronze Age and is associated with the Noua culture.

History

Poieniţa lies on the left bank of the Siret southwest of Hârtoape and is now part of Hârtoape.

The former settlement was also known as Ţintirimul; this name referred to numerous human bone fragments that were found in the lower part of the settlement and continue to be found there.

In 1834, Poieniţa was both an estate in the Suceava area, in Ocolul Siretului, and a hamlet of the village of Hârtoapele.

Apparently, the former settlement was laid out according to a topographical plan prepared by Spiru Haret. Broad parallel streets were crossed by streets running at right angles; this arrangement made orientation easy.

The local history thus encompasses several periods: the Late Bronze Age Noua culture was followed by the medieval settlement of the 15th century, while the written record of Poieniţa extends to 1834. Archaeological and historical evidence therefore belongs to the same local context, but to different periods.

Other Places

Other places in the same local context include Pașcani, Hândrești, Tomeşti, Valea Lupului, Buhalnița, Roşcani, Miclăușeni and Valea Adâncă.

Culture

The Church of Sfântul Mare Mucenic Dimitrie in Hârtoape was built in 1881 under the care of the priest Sava Dăscălescu.

In 1959, the church received Byzantine-style oil paintings by the painter Ioan Zmeu from Roman.

After repairs, consolidation work and the restoration of its paintings, the church was reconsecrated on 10 September 2000.

The Poieniţa Church, dedicated to the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, was built intermittently between 1966 and 1978 on the site of a former bell tower.

The churches also bear witness to different construction phases: for Sfântul Mare Mucenic Dimitrie, its construction, Byzantine oil paintings, restoration and reconsecration are documented. The Poieniţa Church, by contrast, was built intermittently on the site of a former bell tower and is dedicated to the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel.

Traditions

At the Șezătoare in Poieniţa, Paparuda was performed, an old game intended to summon rain. The traditional costume was also reintroduced to the villagers there; traditional songs, religious singing, sayings, poems and old calls were also performed.

Nature

In the wider regional surroundings of Hârtoape lies Gura Holmului, an ancient site.

Biserica Cârjoaia, a church, lies in the vicinity of Hârtoape.

Biserica Băiceni is also located in the vicinity of Hârtoape; it is a church.

Biserica Horodiştea is likewise a church in the vicinity of Hârtoape.

Punctul Fosilifer Băiceni, a park, is located in the same area.

Dealul Tinos, a hill, lies in the vicinity of Hârtoape.

Dealul Cătălina is also a hill in the vicinity of Hârtoape.

Dealul lui Viteazu is likewise in the vicinity of Hârtoape and is a hill.

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