Kejėnų piliakalnis: A fortified site on the banks of the Šventupis

Kejėnų piliakalnis: A fortified site on the banks of the Šventupis

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Located in the forest near the village of Kejėnai, this archaeological site reveals a complex history of fortifications and burial grounds.

Nestled near the village of Kejėnai in the Raseiniai district, Kejėnų piliakalnis - also known as Kaukuru or Švedų bokštas - is a significant archaeological site situated on the left bank of the Šventupis river. The site, which dates back to the first millennium and the beginning of the second millennium, sits between the valleys of the Šventupis and the unnamed river. The hillfort features a triangular courtyard with sides of about 16 meters, protected by an 18-meter long wall and a 2-meter deep ditch.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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