Ķentes pilskalns, Ancient hillfort in Ogres District, Latvia.
Ķentes pilskalns is an elevated earthwork with defensive ramparts built to protect inhabitants during ancient times. The remains show the layout of a fortified settlement that once stood upon this rise in terrain.
Continuous settlement at this location extended from the Bronze Age through the late Iron Age, as revealed by archaeological investigations. The fortifications were built to provide defense during periods when inhabitants faced threats.
The hillfort served as a gathering place for early communities, where local affairs were managed and goods were exchanged. The layout reveals how inhabitants organized their defense and daily activities within these earthworks.
The site is accessible by way of marked walking paths that lead across the landscape. Local information centers in the area can provide details about what you will see when you visit.
The location sits along a historically important trade route and served as a key junction for regional networks. Its position made it a crossroads where people from different areas would naturally meet and exchange goods.
GPS coordinates: 56.79785,24.64296
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22
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