Puntukas, Granite boulder in Anykščiai Forest, Lithuania.
Puntukas is a large granite boulder located in the forests near Anykščiai in eastern Lithuania. The stone is several meters across in all directions, with carved reliefs covering sections of its weathered surface.
The boulder was carried here from the north during the last ice age and has rested in this forest for thousands of years. A sculptor added the carved reliefs in the 20th century to commemorate two famous aviators.
The stone carries carved reliefs honoring two pilots who attempted a transatlantic flight. These carvings turn the boulder into a place where people reflect on aviation history and local heroes.
The boulder sits in the forest and is reached via marked paths that are well maintained for foot traffic. A visit here pairs well with nearby outdoor attractions in the area.
The stone is made of a special granite type that contains large feldspat crystals with green rings surrounding them. This unusual internal structure makes it interesting to geologists and those curious about rock formation.
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