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The Adamavas Oak is an impressive natural monument of national significance. With a diameter of 2.2 meters and a height of 26 meters, this tree stands majestically, offering us a glimpse into the living history it embodies over its more than 600 years of existence. Its branches stretch toward the sky and extend in all directions, as if trying to embrace the entire surroundings. It is a silent observer of history, witnessing the intersection of ancient Baltic and Crusader eras, and enduring the tests of nature, such as lightning strikes.

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The Adamavas Oak is an impressive natural monument of national significance. With a diameter of 2.2 meters and a height of 26 meters, this tree stands majestically, offering us a glimpse into the living history it embodies over its more than 600 years of existence. Its branches stretch toward the sky and extend in all directions, as if trying to embrace the entire surroundings. It is a silent observer of history, witnessing the intersection of ancient Baltic and Crusader eras, and enduring the tests of nature, such as lightning strikes. The base of this oak, marked by lightning, hides an opening leading to its heart – a central cavity,
giving the tree an even more mystical aura. The Adamavas Oak symbolizes strength and longevity, serving as a living testament to our ancestors' reverence for nature and its elements. The ancient Balts worshipped the oak as the tree of Perkūnas, the god of thunder and lightning, and held sacred groves, especially oak forests, in high esteem, where trees were untouched by human hands. The Adamavas Oak not only remains a symbol of strength and resilience but also becomes a place where nature and culture intertwine. It reminds us of past generations and their connection with nature, of the sacred place where time seems to stand still.
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