Suginčių piliakalnis, situated in Molėtų region and neighboring Suginčiai municipality, stands as a testament to an ancient settlement. Enclosed in a square fortification, the site spans 1.41 hectares and is protected by the Lithuanian government's Cultural Heritage Act, making it a popular tourist attraction. The fortification, with a wall 35 meters wide and 13 meters high, has a moat surrounding it, measuring 10 meters wide and 0.5 meters high. The moat's gangway is 6 meters high, 0.2 meters wide, and 11 meters long on one side. On the other side, there is an additional 0.8-meter high and 9-meter wide passage. The fortification stands approximately 5-6 meters high. Ceramic and pottery remnants, as well as evidence of the settlement's age and purpose, have been found at the site.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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