Rukšėnų piliakalnis is an archaeological site and hill fort located in the Tauragnų eldership of Utenos district. It sits in a forested area about 700 metres from the road, accessible by turning off the Jotaučiai - Sirvydžiai road. The site is characterized by an oval courtyard measuring 25 by 15 metres, oriented in a north-west to south-east direction. The slopes of the hill rise to a height of 10 metres.
The structure features distinct earthworks, including a 20-metre long terrace on the north-west slope and a 15-metre long terrace on the south-east slope. It also includes a ditch and a mound that is 6 metres wide and 0.5 metres high. The entire site is surrounded by trees and bushes, and its surface is marked by various pits and ditches.
In 1970, the Institute of History surveyed the site and found no cultural layers or fortifications. Despite this result, the site is dated to the period between the first millennium BC and the beginning of the second millennium BC. The site was officially recognized as a state-protected monument on April 29, 2005. It covers an area of one hectare with a large visual protection zone.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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