Biržų Laukas hillfort

Biržų Laukas hillfort

A hidden gem waiting to be uncovered: a fortified site with more than just a historical past.

Pile Hill, also known by its official name Biržų Laukas, is a hill fort located near Pagramančio park. Built nearly a thousand years ago, the fort was used as a strategic vantage point, and its defenses still stand tall today. However, this fortress holds a secret that few know about: two hundred stones lie buried in the surrounding area, their purpose and origin shrouded in mystery. If you're willing to take a closer look, Pile Hill is waiting to reveal its secrets.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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