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Mėčiūnai Mound

This mound, located on the western shore of Lake Ančia, stands out with its majestic hill, serving as a historical tourism site. The platform is rectangular and elongated in a north-south direction, measuring 25 meters in length and 16 meters in width, with a height of 1 meter at the southern end. On the western slope side, 2.5 to 3 meters below the platform, there is a natural terrace that extends 40 meters wide. The slopes are steep, with heights ranging from 15 to 25 meters. The mound is covered with pine trees, adding to its natural appeal. In 2001, archaeologist Eugenijus Ivanauskas conducted research, examining an area of 8 m², where remnants of a hearth and a cultural layer from an earlier Stone Age settlement were found, including flint tools. This mound is dated to the 1st millennium, attesting to the rich history and culture of Lithuania.

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