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Buivydai Hillfort

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In 2011, this hillfort, along with the nearby Bradeliškiai Hillfort, was restored and adapted for visitors. The construction of an access road in 2012 made Buivydai Hillfort significantly more accessible. From the hillfort, visitors can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the canyon-like Dūkšta Valley. A viewing platform, located on the northern part of the hillfort above the steep slope, has become a favorite spot for visitors. A 5-kilometer-long "most extreme" educational hiking trail winds through the hillforts, inviting exploration and discovery.

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barrier. The hillfort's builders created a 7-meter-wide terrace on the eastern slope and artificially elevated the upper slope. In the southern part of the site, where natural obstacles were lacking, a defensive line was built, consisting of three ditches and three ramparts. The largest rampart, 5 meters high and 15 meters wide, was constructed along the edge of the site. The slopes of the hillfort are very steep, ranging from 25 to 40 meters in height. In 2008, under the supervision of archaeologist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gintautas Vėlius, archaeological excavations were carried out at Buivydai Hillfort. Unearthed artifacts included shards of unglazed ceramics with smooth and coarse surfaces, dated to the 4th–8th centuries.

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