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Basoniai Hillfort

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The hillfort, situated on a high, isolated hill, is both a historical and cultural site reflecting past civilizations and lifestyles. This location, with its rectangular-shaped, elongated east-west platform measuring 43×20 meters and containing a cultural layer, provides valuable insights into ancient times. At the eastern edge of the platform, a 0.5-meter-high rampart can be seen, and the slopes reach a height of 18 meters, indicating the hill's significance as a defensive or ritual site.

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the growth of trees on the northern and southern slopes add to its natural beauty. Interestingly, the hillfort dates back to the first millennium and is associated with the activities of the French as well as events from World War I, when Cossack Ivan Churkin, killed by Germans, was buried here. The site's accessibility, allowing visitors to travel from Kruonis to Kalviai and turn towards the hillfort, shows that this place remains reachable and continues to interest those who wish to explore its past stories and legends. Key terms for this text are: hillfort, historical site, cultural layer, rampart, first millennium, French activities, World War I history, Ivan Churkin, accessibility.

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