Secret Archaeological Find in Lithuania: Lūžų Hillfort

Secret Archaeological Find in Lithuania: Lūžų Hillfort

Unveiling a hidden treasure from the past, Lūžų Hillfort in Lithuania, dates back to the 1st millennium BC.

The ancient Lūžų Hillfort, nestled in Zarasų district, near Antalieptė, Lithuania, is a recent archaeological find. Situated on a hill that gradually slopes from east towards the north and west, the hillfort covers approximately 40 x 20 meters in size and the western edge stands 3 meters higher. A brick-like structure has been discovered on its floor, while a 9-meter-long and 4-meter-wide terrace is located 6 meters below the hillfort's peak. The hillfort can be dated from the 1st millennium BC to the 1st century BC.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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