Klebiškis hillfort, also known as Pakiauliškis, is an archaeological fortification located in the village of Klebiškis. It is situated on the left west side of the road heading north, about 30 m before the turn to the right. The site is located near the Klebiškis chapel.
The fortification dates back to the first millennium - the beginning of the second millennium. It features a 13-metre-wide rampart rising 20 metres above the river. The eastern side of the rampart descends into a 14-metre-wide, 2-metre-deep trench, of which part remains at the southwest foot of the hillfort. While the rampart is partially eroded and covered with ivy, it remains a significant cultural monument.
Archaeological research on the eastern foot of the hillfort revealed a settlement on a 3.5-hectare area. In this location, researchers found various types of ceramics, including grooved, flat, rough, and coarse styles, as well as slag. The site was surveyed by the Institute of History in 1953.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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