Kulionių piliakalnis is a hillfort located in the Molėtai district, on the northwestern outskirts of Kulionys village. It sits on a peninsula on the southeastern shore of Lake Želvų, between Lake Želvų and Lake Trinktinio. The fort is built on the highest point of a hill, reaching 86 meters in height, and is surrounded by trees, lakes, and fields.
The central courtyard is a rectangular area measuring 75 by 60 meters. In its northern edge, there are remains of low ramparts, while the southern side features a rampart 22 meters long and 1.2 meters high. Further back, 5.5 meters below the edge of the courtyard, is another rampart 92 meters long and 1.2 meters high. An ancient settlement is also located at the northwestern foot of the hillfort.
Archaeological research conducted in 1931 by Petras Tarasenka revealed a cultural layer 0.5 meters thick. Findings from the southeast part of the courtyard included pottery with wavy line ornaments, animal bones, and small burnt fragments. The hillfort dates from the 2nd century BCE to the 12th - 14th centuries AD.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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