Hill of Gediminas's Grave, Archaeological burial hill in Senamiestis, Lithuania
Hill of Gediminas's Grave is an archaeological site in Kalnu Park in Vilnius featuring an oval-shaped platform measuring 27 by 19 meters with a stone-built altar at its center. The mound contains layers of settlement remains and burial evidence from different periods spanning centuries.
This mound developed during Lithuania's earliest settlement period and became associated with Grand Duke Gediminas, who shaped the grand duchy in the 14th century. Archaeological investigations revealed occupation layers spanning multiple centuries of continuous use.
Local people view this hill as the final resting place of Grand Duke Gediminas, a figure central to Lithuania's founding as a nation. The site holds deep meaning for residents as a connection to their earliest rulers and sovereignty.
The site is reached via stairs on the western slope with information panels explaining the archaeological findings throughout. The location within the park is straightforward to navigate and offers good views from the platform.
A three-meter-wide terrace runs along all sides of the fortification at a level three meters below the main platform. This construction feature reveals the careful planning of the site's original builders across different periods of use.
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