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Jedžiotai, Klauseikiai Ancient Settlement

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The Jedžiotai settlement, located in the northern part of Skuodas district, is a protected cultural heritage site with a history dating back to the Stone Age. This 3.74-hectare archaeological monument, situated near the Luoba River, revealed ancient tools in 1932. The settlement caught researchers' attention as early as the 20th century, when archaeological investigations confirmed valuable findings, including bronze buckles and stone axes. Accessible from the Skuodas–Mažeikiai crossroads, it annually attracts history enthusiasts and travelers interested in cultural heritage.

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The Jedžiotai ancient settlement, located in Skuodas district, in the Aleksandrija elderate, is a historic site that draws the interest of travelers passionate about cultural heritage and archaeology. This state-protected cultural monument (unique code 3951) covers an area of 3.74 hectares, near the village of Klauseikiai, close to the Skuodas and Mažeikiai road junction. The archaeological value of Jedžiotai was first recognized by a farmer, Ernestas Karolis, who in 1932 discovered ancient tools and artifacts on his land. Among the findings were bronze buckles, stone axes, and even sword sheath decorations, indicating that the area was inhabited as far back as the Stone Age. His brother, researcher M. Karolis, documented the archaeological discoveries and reported them to the Archaeological

Commission of Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas. Thanks to his initiative, Jedžiotai became an officially protected cultural heritage site. Over time, the Jedžiotai area has been thoroughly investigated: Bronius Dakanis conducted research in 1982, Gintautas Zabiela in 1996, and Linas Tamulynas in 2004. The discovery of a cultural layer, along with metal and clay artifacts, offers deeper insights into the history of this settlement. Before constructing the Būtingė–Mažeikiai oil pipeline, additional unknown archaeological objects were found, confirming the historical significance of this area. A visit to Jedžiotai provides an opportunity to see one of the most valuable archaeological sites in Lithuania and to closely experience the country’s cultural heritage.

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