Lõhavere hill fort, Ancient hillfort in Põhja-Sakala, Estonia.
The stronghold sits on a moraine hill rising 8 to 10 meters above the terrain, featuring sand walls reinforced with timber structures.
During the Late Iron Age, Estonian chieftain Lembitu established this defensive fort, which remained active for approximately twenty years until 1223.
A memorial dedicated to the defenders of Sakala from 1217 to 1223 stands at the site, designed by sculptor Renaldo Veeber and architect Ülo Stöör.
The site includes parking for 13 cars and 3 buses, with metal stairs leading to the main gate and wooden stairs returning to the lot.
Archaeological excavations have uncovered two-thirds of the stronghold, confirming details mentioned in the 1215 Livonian Chronicle by Henry of Latvia.
Location: Põhja-Sakala Rural Municipality
GPS coordinates: 58.54968,25.51526
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:54
Estonia features limestone formations, medieval ruins, waterfalls, and protected natural areas. Notable sites include the 36-meter Kõpu Lighthouse from 1531, the submerged Rummu Quarry, and multiple manor houses from the 19th century. Natural attractions include the Kaali meteorite craters, red sandstone formations at Taevaskoda, and various wetland ecosystems. Historic structures range from Orthodox cathedrals to water mills and maritime museums.
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