Mažulonių piliakalnis is a hillfort and ancient settlement located southwest of the village of Mažulonys. This cultural monument features a 35 x 26 m oval enclosure surrounded by a 1.5–2 m high earth rampart. The site includes a 3 m wide terrace on the southwest slope, followed by an 8 m wide ditch and a 0.5 m high rampart.
During excavations in 1907–1908, Vladimiras Kaširskis examined an area of more than 100 m². The cultural layer, dating back to the beginning of the XIII century, yielded remains of buildings, pottery, and various weapons including iron axes, flails, and arrowheads. Also discovered were work tools such as mowers and slate spindles, along with jewelry like bronze necklaces, bracelets, and buckles, as well as rider's equipment including bridles and saddle pads.
Between 1988–1989 and 2005, the Institute of Lithuanian History investigated the surrounding settlement, which covers an area of 3.5 ha. They examined a 787 m² area and found a cultural layer between 0.1 and 1.8 m deep. These digs revealed various types of pottery - including carved, smooth, and coarse wares - along with iron flails, mowers, adzes, and oil presses. The artifacts found at this site are preserved in the National Museum of Lithuania.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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