Gaigaliai hillfort: Dated Back to the Iron Age

The Gaigaliai hillfort is an archaeological site and settlement located in Utena, Lithuania. It was first discovered in 1943 and is dated from the Iron Age to the Middle Ages. The hillfort stands about 9 meters tall and its main structure is approximately 29 x 27 meters in size. The western side, about 3 meters below the top level, has a length of about 30 meters and a width of 5–7 meters. The western side's lower level was connected to a third level, creating a staircase.

The hillfort was first described by Konstantinas Gukovskis, Fiodoras Pokrovskis, Liudvikas Kšivickis, and later by Petras Tarasenka. Archaeological research on the hillfort was conducted by the Lithuanian history institute in 1969, 1971, and 1980. In 1980, an ancient dwelling was discovered at the hillfort. The cultural artifacts found at the hillfort include two millstones. The Gaigaliai hillfort is protected by the Lithuanian national museum.

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