MyTravis

Map / Visited places / Mounds

Juodonys Hillfort

152

0 out of 5

(0 reviews)

Pečianyko Hillfort is a remarkable archaeological site located at the edge of a marshy valley. Its rectangular platform, rampart, and steep slopes tell a story dating back to the late 1st millennium BCE and early 2nd millennium CE. The hillfort boasts a rich cultural layer: excavations have uncovered corded pottery, iron tools, bronze ornaments, and animal bones. In its eastern section lie World War I graves, while the foothill contains remains of a settlement from the 4th to 13th centuries. This site draws history enthusiasts and researchers eager to explore the region's past and Lithuania’s unique archaeology.

Info

Mounds
Rokiškis Tourism Information Center

How to get there?

55.740883, 25.440171

Get directions

Pečianyko Hillfort stands as a significant historical and archaeological landmark at the edge of a marshy valley. Dated to the end of the 1st millennium BCE and the beginning of the 2nd millennium CE, the hillfort features a rectangular elongated platform with a rampart and steep slopes reaching up to 14 meters high. The cultural layer reveals a wealth of historical insights: stone tools, bronze ornaments, corded pottery fragments, bone pins, and various household and defensive items were discovered here. The eastern part of the platform contains World War I graves, while the foothill holds remnants of a settlement from the 4th to 13th centuries. Unique finds

from excavations include iron spearheads, rings, bracelets, spindles, animal bones, and stone tools. Over the centuries, the hillfort's structure evolved: ditches were dug, wooden structures built, and later, a defensive wall of logs and stones was erected. This hillfort served not only as a defensive position but also as a refuge for the people living below. Its platform and slopes were reshaped multiple times, reflecting the adaptive strategies of local inhabitants over different periods. Today, Pečianyko Hillfort is a significant archaeological monument in Lithuania, attracting history enthusiasts and tourists eager to delve into the country’s rich past.

Found a mistake? Report