The Papalazdijų piliakalnis is an archaeological site and hillfort located in the village of Papalazdijai. It sits on the northeast shore of Lake Baltaya and covers an area of 27,000 m2. The site is reachable by following a 1.1 km path from the Lazdijai - Miškiniai road, turning onto a 150 m field road, and then following a 150 m forest path to the northwest.
The hillfort features an oval courtyard measuring 15 by 11 metres from west to east. It is protected by a rampart that reaches a height of 2.5 metres on its southern edge and 1-1.5 metres on other sides. On the southern side, the rampart transitions into a slope 9 metres high, with a ditch 20 metres wide and 2 metres deep dug at its base. The surrounding slopes reach heights of 9-12 metres.
The northwest corner of the hillfort was modified in 1941 when a trench was begun. On the eastern slope, a settlement covering 1.5 hectares was identified, where archaeologists found coarse pottery. The site dates to the 1000s, specifically the 13th century, and was declared a cultural monument on May 19, 1998. The area is currently covered in pine trees.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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