The Obelijos Hillfort: A 1st Millennium BC Enigma in Alytaus Region

The Obelijos Hillfort: A 1st Millennium BC Enigma in Alytaus Region

In the Miroslavo district of Alytaus region, Lithuania, lies the Obelijos Hillfort, a 4-cornered archaeological treasure with a cryptic 1st millennium BC scar.

The Obelijos Hillfort, situated on a hill by Obelijos lake, boasts a four-cornered shape and an eastern scar, dating back to the 1st millennium BC. Covering an area of 18,000 square meters, it is designated as a cultural monument by Lithuania's Cultural Heritage Protection Committee. Its historical significance stretches from the 1st millennium BC to the beginning of the 2nd millennium BC, making it an impressively significant archaeological site.

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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