Nestled upon the peaks of the Nemunas bank, Pilalė - also known as Nemajūnų piliakalnis - stands erect with slopes reaching a height of 10 meters. The oval courtyard measures 37 by 23 meters and is situated on a separate hill along the upper terrace of the river.
The site dates back to the first millennium and covers an area of 10,251 square meters. It is protected as a cultural heritage monument and is part of the Nemajūnų landscape sanctuary in the Nemunas loops regional park.
Historical activity at the site includes an 1888 excavation by E. Volteris, who dug a 15th-16th century old pit. The hillfort, which is sometimes associated with the name Geležūnai as it sits on the border between two villages, remains a preserved archaeological site in the Birštonas district.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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