For the first time, the monograph summarizes the results of a study of the history of the Moldavian city of the 15th - beginning of the 16th century. in the Dniester - Prut interfluve. The history of its study, the characteristics of the source study base are given. The history of urban life before the formation of the Moldavian feudal state is considered. Signs of urban defensive settlements have been identified, the main stages of the formation of the city in this region have been traced. The level of development of urban crafts, internal trade is highlighted, the role of Moldovan cities in international and transit trade is shown. The book is addressed to archaeologists, ethnographers, historians and everyone who is interested in the ancient history of the region.