Tanīskalns hillfort, Ancient hillfort in Rauna, Latvia.
The hillfort rises 60 meters above sea level and 25 meters above Lake Dzirnezers, featuring a flattened surface of 100 meters long by 30 meters wide.
Archaeological excavations in 1927 revealed a wooden structure with two residential rooms and a furnace in the northeastern section, dating from the 11th to 13th centuries.
The site represents one of the largest fortified settlements of ancient Latgalians and may have been the location of Beverina mentioned in historical chronicles.
Visitors can access the hillfort from the P28 road between Priekuli and Rauna, with the site located near the confluence of Licupe and Rauna rivers.
The southeastern slope contains a terrace measuring 25 meters wide, while the northeastern end features a 3-meter-high rampart with views of Rauna Castle ruins.
Location: Rauna
GPS coordinates: 57.33000,25.60472
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:17
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