Vaidatoniai Hillfort: An Ancient Mystery Uncovered

Vaidatoniai Hillfort: An Ancient Mystery Uncovered

Unravel the secrets of Vaidatoniai Hillfort, a hidden archaeological treasure dating back to the 1st to 2nd centuries.

Vaidatoniai Hillfort, also known as Močėnų piliakalnis or Žalnierka, lies in Surviliškio seniūnija region of Kėdainių rajonas, Lithuania. It stands 1.5 kilometers east of Vaidatoniai, close to the Kruosto railway station. Shaped like a triangle and oriented to the northwest, it boasts a base width of 18.5 meters and a height of 45 meters. The hill's summit towers 28 meters above the ground. Structures, standing a staggering 14 meters high, adorn the hill. An archaeological cross was uncovered within its premises. Despite nearby farming activities, the hillfort remains an enigma, its history yet to be fully understood.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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