Salako piliakalnis, also known as Puodiakalnis, is an archaeological site and hillfort located in the Salake eldership of the Zarasys district. It is situated at a high point, accessible via a 1 km stretch of the Salakas - Pratkūnai road, turning right onto the southwestern bypass of Salakas to find it 200 m to the right in a northwards direction.
The hillfort features a nearly rectangular courtyard measuring 30x20 m, which slopes slightly toward the south. Along the northern edge of this space is a rampart 15 m long, 2 m high, and 18 m wide. The slopes surrounding the site rise between 4 and 12 m in height.
The site is heavily reinforced with ditches and ramparts. A pit and a small trench are excavated at the southern end of the courtyard, while the rampart includes a geodetic pillar. The hillfort has been designated a state-protected monument since April 2005, covering a total area of 10,842 m².
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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