The hidden Iron-Age fortress between Virintos and Raudinės hills

The fortress, known as Paraudinės piliakalnis, lies between the green slopes of Virintos and Raudinės hills. Its platform rises 14 meters high and leads to a tower reaching up to 60 meters. A 3-meter-wide terrace 10 meters below the highest part offers a view of the surrounding landscape. The site, approximately 100 meters long and 30 meters wide, has statues that are 10-12 meters high. Among the artifacts found at the site are ceramic and pottery fragments.

Based on interpretations of the certificate for the protection of cultural heritage issued by the Lithuanian Republic's government in 1998, the fortress has lain hidden for centuries, dating back to the first century BC to the 2nd century AD. It is protected by a visual protection zone with an area of 2,371,000 square meters. The site, a remarkable find in Lithuanian archaeology, is a testament to the rich history of the region.

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