Located in the village of Ivoniškės, Antazavės seniūnija, in the Zarasų region, Ivoniškių piliakalnis is a hillfort dating to the first millennium. The site is a designated archaeological fortification featuring a clearing that measures 25x17-22 meters in length and width. The slopes of the hill rise between 8 and 10 meters high, forming a significant historical monument.
Archaeological findings within the clearing include clay mortar and iron nuggets. A wall 0.4 meters high and 22 meters wide is situated at the southern end of the clearing, while the northern end features a 0.3-meter high wall and a 7-meter wide ditch. A second wall at the northern end has since been destroyed.
The monument was recognized as a state-protected site by an order dated 2005-04-29. The territory of the monument covers 14,200 square meters, with a visual protection zone spanning 405,100 square meters. For those seeking a glimpse into the past, Ivoniškių piliakalnis remains a preserved piece of history.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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