Life in the hills: A glimpse of the past at Molėtų region's Aukštakalnis

Life in the hills: A glimpse of the past at Molėtų region's Aukštakalnis

Step back in time to the hill of Aukštakalnis near Molėtų region's Antakščiai village, inhabited over 2000 years ago. Witness the statues they carved and learn about their secluded lives. Discover the archaeological finds that show us their way of life.

Situated near the village of Antakščiai in Lithuania's Molėtų region, the Aukštakalnis hill is an archaeological site dating back to the 1st-2nd centuries. Archaeological excavations revealed remnants of pottery and dwellings, evidence of an ancient settlement. The excavated area, covering about 3 hectares, still retains fragments of the dwellings of these early inhabitants. The Lithuanian National Museum preserves the finds from the excavation.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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