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Puodkaliai Cemetery Site

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The Puodkaliai Cemetery Site, located in the northwestern part of the Skuodas district, is a unique cultural heritage site. Situated near the Erla River valley and adjacent to Puodkaliai Hillfort, this cemetery site draws history and culture enthusiasts. Archaeological finds – including ceramics, iron, and bronze artifacts – reveal fascinating insights into the region’s ancient inhabitants. Due to rising water levels, part of the cemetery has been submerged, but the remaining area is a valuable part of the cultural and historical heritage.

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Skuodas Information Center

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Puodkaliai Cemetery, an exceptional cultural heritage site in Skuodas district, lies in the municipality's northwestern territory, close to Puodkaliai Hillfort and the Erla River valley. Discovered in 1975 by archaeologist J. Jablonskis, this cemetery, located on a promontory about 7 meters high, has significant historical value and a wealth of archaeological finds. A nearby reservoir partially flooded the cemetery, but artifacts and ceramic fragments found in the unflooded area provide valuable information about ancient Skuodas residents. The cemetery has yielded many valuable artifacts: various types of ceramics, iron, and bronze objects, such as spearheads, axes, fibulae, plates, and rings. These

items are now preserved at the Cultural Heritage Center in Vilnius and the Kretinga Museum. Artifacts – even those recovered from bulldozed graves – offer insights into the lives of ancient people, with unique items like horseshoe-shaped brooches, bronze bracelets, and other metal fragments enriching the region’s archaeological heritage. Puodkaliai Cemetery is an important part of both Skuodas district’s and Lithuania’s cultural history, making it a worthwhile visit for those interested in the country’s rich archaeological heritage. Visiting this cultural heritage site offers an excellent opportunity to learn more about local history and to delve into Lithuania’s unique past.

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