The Bradesa Hillfort, a protected national cultural heritage site in Lithuania, has been shrouded in mystery for over 3000 years. Situated in Rokiškis, this ancient monument covers an area of 4200 square meters and was declared a national treasure on April 29, 2005. Resembling a giant tumulus with natural ditches reaching up to 1.5 meters deep and 13-14 meters high, the Bradesa Hillfort offers a glimpse into the lives of the civilization that once thrived here. Investigations on the hillfort date back to 1972, but the reasons for its abandonment continue to intrigue researchers and visitors.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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