Paberžė Hillfort

Paberžė Hillfort

Discover Lithuania's ancient past at the Paberžė Hillfort, where a 15th-century archaeological site boasts a mysterious entrance hidden deep in a ditch.

Located in the picturesque Paberžė village, Jonava District, the Paberžė Hillfort stands as a testament to Lithuania's rich history. Built during the 11th to 15th centuries, the hillfort is sited on the slope of Paberžė upele's valley. The hillfort's length is approximately 12 meters, and it ranges in width from 8-9 meters. At its highest point, the hillfort is 7 meters high. Its slope faces southwards, northwards, and northeastwards. At the southwest end of the hillfort, an 1.8-meter-high entrance leads to a 19-meter-deep ditch. During the excavation of the soil, archaeological artifacts were discovered.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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