The Forgotten Fort at Vadagiai: A Hidden History in the Varduvos Riverbank

The Forgotten Fort at Vadagiai: A Hidden History in the Varduvos Riverbank

Step off the path in Lithuania's rural Mažeikiai region and find yourself standing at the edge of a hidden triangle, left undisturbed for millennia. Guarded by two towers, the Vadagiai hillfort was built to protect a vast settlement on its three hectare plot.

In the Varduvos riverbank, the Vadagiai hillfort, a silent sentinel, guards a vast settlement that once bustled with life. Constructed over a thousand years ago, the hillfort's guarded entrance and towering mound offer glimpses into its rich history. Today, a three hectare plot of land remains near the hillfort, hinting at the possibility of an ancient settlement still waiting to be discovered.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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