Lizdeikos kalnas, Archaeological site in Kernavė eldership, Lithuania.
Lizdeikos kalnas is a hillfort in Kernavė eldership that rises distinctly above the surrounding landscape with steep slopes and remnants of ancient defensive structures at its summit. The elevation displays multiple settlement layers representing different phases of Lithuanian occupation.
Excavations reveal that this location served as a fortified settlement during the medieval period of Lithuanian tribal development. This phase was crucial to the early formation of Lithuanian institutions and organized communities.
The mound holds artifacts from daily life, military activities, and trade connections of medieval Lithuanian communities. These objects reveal how people lived and interacted at this location.
The site is reachable via marked pathways from the parking area, with informational panels explaining historical context. Steep slopes can be slippery, especially after rain, so wear proper footwear and take your time navigating the terrain.
The hillfort displays clearly distinct settlement layers from different periods of Lithuanian early history. This stratification allows archaeologists to trace changes in occupation across centuries.
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