Ancient relics uncovered at Milžinkapis hillfort

Ancient relics uncovered at Milžinkapis hillfort

Discover the history of Milžinkapis hillfort, also known as Šereitlaukio II, hidden in the Pagėgių district and dated to the 1st century BC.

Milžinkapis hillfort, also known as Šereitlaukio II, is an archaeological site located in the Pagėgių district, just 1.1 km southwest of Šereitlaukio I piliakalnio. It is oval in shape, with an oxalic opening 40x34 meters in size and 1 meter deep. Discovered and excavated in 1963, the hillfort dates back to the 1st century BC to the 13th century. The Lithuanian Republic's Cultural Heritage Bureau classified it as a cultural heritage monument in 1998.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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