Garnių kaimo's forgotten hillforts: Unraveling the mysteries of the past

Garnių kaimo's forgotten hillforts: Unraveling the mysteries of the past

Deep in the Utena region, two hillforts near Garnių kaimo hold secrets yet to be deciphered.

Hidden deep in the forests of Utena region, two hillforts near Garnių kaimo offer a glimpse into Lithuania's past. The first hillfort, reaching up to 17 meters, has largely been buried beneath the earth, with visible remnants of pyramids, a wall, and a pit at its upper parts. The second hillfort, approximately 1 km away, boasts a central platform and pyramids, standing 3 meters lower than the first, with a terrace 2 meters below the central platform. Both hillforts have been excavated and are under the protection of the Lithuanian National Museum, holding the secrets of the past within their earthy walls.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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