Ancient Settlement in Suginčiai: Suginčių piliakalnis

Ancient Settlement in Suginčiai: Suginčių piliakalnis

Discover the prehistoric settlement inside a square fortification in Molėtų region, neighboring Suginčiai municipality, and learn about the age, purpose, and artifacts found at Suginčių piliakalnis.

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.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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