The ancient hillfort near Černiauskų piliakalnis

The ancient hillfort near Černiauskų piliakalnis

Discover a centuries-old hillfort, now partially damaged by illegal excavation, located near Bilsinyčios river in Druskininkai municipality. The area contains evidence of a settlement with dwellings, pottery, and a mysterious stone artifact.

The Černiauskų piliakalnis, also known as Leipalingio piliakalnis, is an oval-shaped hillfort located in Druskininkai municipality, 4 km west of Leipalingis. The hillfort is located near Bilsinyčios river, on a hill, and was discovered in a separate area. The hillfort is significantly damaged, partly due to illegal excavation. A settlement of about 0.2 hectares is located near the hillfort, where evidence of dwellings, pottery, animal bones, charcoal, flint, and a cylindrical stone artifact have been found.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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