Gyvolių piliakalnis, also known as Švedkalnis, is an archaeological site and fortification. It occupies an area of 8,100 square metres and is located near the village of Gyvoliai.
The site features an oval, elongated courtyard measuring 40x30 metres, oriented south-north. Its southern and eastern edges are enclosed by a 60-metre long, 2-metre high, and 8-13 metres wide embankment. The outer slope of this embankment rises to 4 metres and leads into a 50-metre long, 17-metre wide ditch. The slopes are stable and reach a height of 11 metres.
Datings for the hillfort span from the 1st century to the 13th century. A cultural layer of 0.2-0.4 metres is visible within the courtyard, and the embankment is reinforced with trenches and bulwarks. The site is surrounded by deciduous trees, though most have been cleared near the courtyard. Archaeological investigations were conducted by Liudvikas Kšivickis in 1905, followed by studies by the Institute in 1948 and 1966.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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