Kubilių piliakalnis is situated on a coastal spur where the Dubysa and Gryžuva rivers meet, with the Griova stream flowing in from the north. The terrain is defined by a deep ravine to the east that separates it from neighboring heights. The slopes are natural, reaching heights of up to 24 meters.
The archaeological site features a rectangular clearing measuring 78 by 43 meters, oriented north-south. It is surrounded by a rampart up to 1 meter high and 15 meters wide. Two terraces are located in the northwestern corner: one is 0.5 meters wide and situated 2 meters below the clearing, while a second, 12-meter-wide terrace sits another 2 meters below that.
Archaeological research from 1967 dates the site to between the 1st and 13th centuries. The western slope contains a settlement covering an area of 0.5 hectares. The site is overgrown with bushes, and the slopes are lined with a path carved into the southern side.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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