Unraveling the Enigma of Nausoda Hillfort: An Ancient Archaeological Site

Unraveling the Enigma of Nausoda Hillfort: An Ancient Archaeological Site

Discover the enigma of the Nausodis II hillfort, a historic Iron Age and XIII-century archaeological site shrouded in mystery and intrigue, hidden away in Lithuania's Plunges region.

Nausodis II hillfort, located in Varkaliuose, Plunges region, Lithuania, is a hidden archaeological site. Situated off the Plunges-Vezayciiai road, the hillfort is camouflaged by the surrounding countryside, boasting a nearly triangular shape. Its central area measures 95 meters long and 60 meters wide, 2 meters higher at the back, sloping, complete with a ditch, walls, and a moat. The hillfort features a unique entrance on its right bank. The surrounding hillsides slope approximately 3 meters below the central platform. A 25-meter-wide, 70-meter-long slope on the right bank leads to the first Nausodis hillfort, known as Gandingos, positioning about 700 meters from the foot of the slope.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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