Alulinn

Located 1.75 kilometers southeast of Aa manor, this ancient hillfort covers 4,500 square meters with limestone walls and an oval-shaped foundation point.

Alulinn represents the easternmost medieval castle in Virumaa, gaining recognition through Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald's documentation of the site in 1838.

Nearby excavations revealed over 90 Iron Age artifacts, including spearheads, sickles, axe heads, and sword fragments, indicating ceremonial activities at this location.

The archaeological site lies 600 meters south of the Tallinn-Narva highway, with coordinates at 59.415009 latitude and 27.174718 longitude for precise navigation.

The name Alutaguse derives from this location, where according to local narratives, a sorceress constructed the fortress to protect her kidnapped daughter.

Location: Lüganuse Rural Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.41501,27.17472

Latest update: June 19, 2025 19:24