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The Gaigaliai Hillfort, dating to the late 1st millennium BC to the 1st millennium AD, lies northeast of Gaigaliai village near the Šepeta Bog. First described by Ludwik Krzywicki in the early 20th century, it was later studied by Petras Tarasenka (1943) and the Lithuanian Institute of History (1969).
In 1980, archaeological investigations uncovered remnants of an ancient settlement at the hillfort's base, including clay spindle whorls and handmade pottery with pinched ornamentation. These artifacts are preserved at the National Museum of Lithuania. Research in 1989 revealed a protective ditch and wooden fortifications once surrounding the site.
Known as "Gaidžiokalnis," the hillfort is linked to legends of rooster crowing. Declared a cultural monument in 1998 and a state-protected site in 2005, it remains a key part of Lithuania's heritage.
Explore the Gaigaliai Hillfort and immerse yourself in the rich history of ancient Lithuania.
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