Aizkraukle hillfort

Aizkraukle hillfort is an ancient settlement built on elevated ground beside the Daugava River with the remains of fortifications and dwelling structures. The raised location provided natural defense and views over the surrounding landscape.

The settlement began in the Bronze Age and remained inhabited until the 13th century, when the Livonian Order arrived and brought the area under its control. This shift from independent tribal rule to foreign domination marked the end of this early settlement period.

The site bears the name of a nearby town and served as a gathering place for Baltic communities over many centuries. Pottery, tools, and ornaments discovered here reveal how people lived and worked in this location.

The site is reachable via marked paths from the main road and features informational signs to help visitors understand what they are seeing. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the paths are easily accessible and walking around is comfortable.

Excavations uncovered goods from distant regions, showing that this place was an important hub where different Baltic groups traded with each other. These discoveries reveal that people living here had connections extending across a wide territory.