Stanelių piliakalnis

Stanelių piliakalnis

In Lithuania's Curonian Spit region, stands an ancient mound – Stanelių piliakalnis – that was once a settlement. The mound, steeped in history, is a testament to the past and a reminder of the region's ancient roots.

Stanelių piliakalnis, Senpilis – an ancient mound in the territory of Plungė Regional Council, near Staneliai, Paukštakių Eldership. Its southern side faces the Vakaruiškis curve in the Neman River. The height of the mound is around 8 meters above the plain. The length of the mound is approximately 18 meters, the width is approximately 16 meters. Interestingly, Stanelių piliakalnis is believed to have served as a settlement from the 1st century to the 13th century, but it is covered by later ones, making it difficult to discern its original purpose.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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