The hidden hillfort of Pauškių piliakalnis

The hidden hillfort of Pauškių piliakalnis

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Explore the ancient layout of Pauškių piliakalnis, a concealed hillfort situated on a dry land tongue near Pauškės village.

Pauškių piliakalnis, also known as Pilalė or Kačiai, is a hillfort located in the Rietavo district near the village of Pauškės. It is situated on the western part of a dry land tongue that extends into the Aukštojo Tyro swamp. To reach the site, one travels along the Skroblas - Girdvainiai road, follows signs for the Aukštojo Tyro telmologinis draustinis, and walks 200 m along a wooden path to a third mound on an island.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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