The hillfort and settlement: an ancient enigma

The hillfort and settlement: an ancient enigma

In a bend of the Lankos river, a forgotten hillfort hides, surrounded by a mysterious settlement. Built a millennium ago, this site in Šiaudiniai, Utena region, remains a conundrum for archaeologists.

The hillfort in Šiaudiniai, Utena region, remains an enduring enigma for archaeologists. This site, registered in the list of cultural heritage monuments of Lithuania, is not only the hillfort itself but also a settlement that is located near it. The hillfort is oval, 20x17 meters in size, with walls up to 2.5 meters high and 22 meters wide on the eastern side. The hillfort, buried but partially visible, is surrounded by a moat up to 2 meters wide and 1.5 meters deep. A settlement was discovered near the hillfort, around 12 meters away, which is oval in shape, 70 meters long and 30 meters wide on the western side. The settlement contains both excavated and unexcavated areas.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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