Gandinga hillfort, Iron Age hillfort in Nausodis eldership, Lithuania
Gandinga hillfort is an elevated fortified settlement in Nausodis eldership that features preserved earthen ramparts and defensive walls. The site shows the layout of an Iron Age community with visible structural remains scattered across the terrain.
The site developed during the Iron Age as a fortified settlement that served local groups as a defensive refuge. Archaeological evidence shows multiple phases of occupation with shifts in how the community used and maintained the fortifications.
Local communities preserve stories about Gandinga hillfort through educational programs that demonstrate military strategies and settlement patterns of ancient Lithuanian tribes.
The site is accessible on foot through fields and grassland, with clear views across the surrounding area. Visit during dry weather to avoid muddy paths and to see the earthworks more clearly.
The earthworks and remaining foundations reveal the construction methods used by Iron Age settlers who selected this strategic location for military advantage.
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