The Enigmatic Karmėlava Hillfort: A 14th-Century Fortification in Lithuania's

The Enigmatic Karmėlava Hillfort: A 14th-Century Fortification in Lithuania's

Delve into the secrets of Karmėlava Hillfort, a 14th-century archaeological site perched atop a terrace in Lithuania's Neris Bank, and explore its living quarters, storage buildings, and surrounding moat.

Karmėlava Hillfort, also known as Pilimi, is located in the north-western part of Neris Bank, atop its upper terrace. The oval plateau, measuring 81x61.5 m, is enclosed by a ditch and a 9 m high ivy-covered wall. The plateau is 230 m wide, 9–26 m wide and 1–5 m high, with a 9 m high gate at the front. The hillfort also features a 110 m wide, 4.5 m deep, and 40 m wide moat surrounding it, with some parts filled with earth and others flowing towards the castle. The hillfort can be traced back to the 14th century.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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