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Kalviai Hillfort, Known as Pilalė

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Located on the left bank of the Šventoji River, this unique 13th-century archaeological site is adorned by stunning nature and a wooden sculpture. The triangular-shaped platform, oriented north-south, features two defensive structures: an embankment and a ditch, discovered through archaeological studies. The embankment extends 102 meters in length and 5–8 meters in width, with a deep ditch encircling it. This hillfort, partially damaged by plowing, remains as a relic of the ancient Curonian Kalvažemė Castle. In 1992, it was registered as a cultural heritage site in Lithuania, with the unique identification number 3245.

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On the left bank of the Šventoji River, surrounded by nature, stands this impressive 13th-century hillfort, once a significant site for the Curonian Kalvažemė Castle. This triangular defensive structure stretches 102 meters in length and up to 8 meters in width. The platform is oriented north-south, bordered by a double defensive embankment and ditch, the remnants of which were uncovered by archaeologists. Research conducted in 1988 revealed that the embankment was built with layers of clay, and the ditch naturally filled over time. Now

a part of Lithuania’s cultural heritage register, the hillfort remains one of the country’s most important archaeological monuments, with the unique ID number 3245. It attracts history and nature enthusiasts eager to experience the spirit of ancient Lithuania. Although part of the area was damaged by plowing, the hillfort is now adorned with a wooden sculpture, surrounded by tall spruces and birches, with well-maintained underbrush. Visitors are drawn to its grandeur and its significance in 13th-century Lithuanian history.

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