Šilalės Didysis kūlis

The granite boulder rises 3.66 meters high, extends 7.48 meters in length and 5.4 meters in width, with a horizontal circumference of 18.33 meters.

Archaeological investigations between 1960 and 2006 revealed that until the 17th century, the site functioned as a pagan temple surrounded by an oak forest.

Local mythology tells of a wind's son sleeping beneath the stone, which stands near a ritual stone with a flat-bottomed bowl called Aukuras.

The boulder sits in an open pit 13-16 meters in diameter and 2 meters deep, with stone steps installed along the slopes for visitor access.

Scientific analysis identified specific minerals including potassium feldspar, plagioclase, quartz, biotite, and zircon within the boulder's composition.

Location: Skuodas District Municipality

GPS coordinates: 56.15406,21.56241

Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40