Second Darbutuo Hillfort: A Strategic Stronghold over Kilksnatė River

Second Darbutuo Hillfort: A Strategic Stronghold over Kilksnatė River

Perched on a plateau in the Dubysos region, this hillfort is more than just a historical landmark, overlooking the Kilksnatė River.

The Second Darbutuo Hillfort, close to Darbutuo kaimo, is strategically situated between Ariogala and Betygala in Raseinių municipality. constructed in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, it stands as a testament to the region's historic importance. Overlooking the Kilksnatė River, which flows between the hillfort and the rivers Kirkšnovė and Dubysos, the hillfort has dimensions of 25 meters wide and 8 meters high. The imposing gate, also 25 meters by 8 meters, is protected by two moats. A nearby hill, reaching heights of 15 to 20 meters, remains largely inaccessible due to the scarcity of nearby settlements.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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