Kernavė Mounds, Medieval hillfort complex in Širvintos district, Lithuania
Five elevated mounds form a historical complex alongside the Neris River, featuring fortification structures and settlement remains from different periods.
The site served as the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania until 1390 when Teutonic Knights destroyed the settlement during the Lithuanian Civil War.
Archaeological excavations at Kernavė reveal layers of Baltic settlements, containing artifacts that document the transition from paganism to Christianity in Lithuania.
The archaeological reserve includes marked trails connecting all five mounds, with informational panels explaining the historical context of each location.
The settlement remains in Pajauta Valley were preserved under wet peat for centuries, protecting thousands of wooden objects from decomposition.
Location: Kernavė eldership
Website: http://piliakalniai.lt/piliakalnis.php?piliakalnis_id=839
GPS coordinates: 54.88340,24.85117
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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