The locality is in the southernmost point of Moldova, at the confluence of the river Prut with the Danube, on the border with Romania and Ukraine.

[1] The future international airport of the Lower Danube metropolitan area is located just 25 km (16 mi) from Giurgiulești.

The local settlement formed a part of the Balkan-Carpathian cultural world, but also had strong connection to the migratory steppe herders.

The grave inventory of the cemetery contains items made from flint, copper, and gold, in addition to the usual materials of the time such as bone, clay, shells, and leather.

[3] Three spiral bracelets made of copper, and other items dated 4500-4300 BC, that were found in Giurgiulesti, are exhibited in the Moldova National Museum.