Strategic Hillfort in Lithuania: Unveiling Pilsupiai

Strategic Hillfort in Lithuania: Unveiling Pilsupiai

Discover the tale of Pilsupiai, a strategic hillfort in Lithuania dating back to the Iron Age and Early Middle Ages, with archaeological evidence of molded ceramics.

Pilsupiai, in Krakiai Eldership, Lithuania, is a strategic hillfort shaped by glacial moraines. Excavations near the site revealed lygiosios pottery shards, indicating human habitation from the Iron Age to the Early Middle Ages. Positioned on a natural promontory where the Šušvė River meets the Paupelys tributary, the hillfort offers a strategic vantage point. Its platform measures 45 by 37 meters, though years of erosion have affected the reinforced slopes. Today, the hillfort is partially affected by adjacent water bodies.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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