The Dauliūnų piliakalnis hillfort: in Rokiškis, Lithuania

The Dauliūnų piliakalnis hillfort: in Rokiškis, Lithuania

Delve into the Dauliūnų piliakalnis hillfort, a cultural heritage site in Rokiškis, Lithuania. Excavations unveiled a settlement, as evidenced by pottery shards found on its 1-hectare area.

The Dauliūnų piliakalnis hillfort is located near Dauliu Village, in the Rokiškis region. Specifically, it can be found about 650 meters from Duokiškis, on the southern slope of a mountain ridge. The main structure of the hillfort measures 19x17 meters, and is encircled by a 14-meter wide, 2.2-meter high wall. A 35-meter long terrace is situated 1.5 meters below the wall. The hillfort was constructed using wooden and reed constructions. Archaeological excavations, conducted by the Institute of History in 1949 and 1970, discovered a settlement occupying approximately 1 hectare of the hillfort's area, with pottery shards being uncovered.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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