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The archaeological research conducted in 2017-2019 was concentrated in the southwest part of the site, where as a result of the geomagnetic measurements a positive anomaly was attested that denotes the presence of burned structures. Following the archaeological excavations (256 m2) in this part of the settlement, three layers of living were identified: Holercani-Hansca, Cozia-Saharna and Thracian-Getae. It was discovered a pit (7/2018) belonging to the Holercani-Hansca horizon whose filling contained ceramics characteristic of this culture. For the Cozia-Saharna layer was found a structure (4/2017-2019), 12 pits, a burial, and various archaeological inventory represented by work tools, weapons and ceramics ornamented with incised and stamped ornaments. In the Thracian-Getae layer were uncovered three structures, 13 pits and a rich archaeological findings. Among the inventory items are tools and utensils made of different raw materials – iron, bronze, bone and horn, stone and burnt clay. From this layer come several weapons, in particular, tips of bronze arrows, as well as pieces of jewelry, represented by fibuale, bracelets, rings etc. Also, from the Thracian-Getae layer was recovered a significant amount of local ceramics and Greek imports.

In the 10th-9th centuries BC the Middle Dniester region was populated by the communities of the Cozia-Saharna culture, a fact demonstrated by the discovery of the vestiges of fortified settlements, 41 open settlements and nine necropolises. For the study of mortuary practices in this region, an important role is played by the results of archaeological excavations from necropolises, as well as from the settlements Glinjeni "La Şanţ" and Saharna Mare / "Dealul Mănăstirii" where vestiges of funerary character were discovered. Given the importance of burials in settlements, they are the main subject of the article. In order to highlight the social status of buried individuals in necropolises and those buried in settlements, a comparative analysis of the graves is conducted, having as criteria: orientation and position of the dead, funeral constructions, grave goods, etc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]