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Naujoji Vilnia Burial Mounds and Ancient Carved Stones

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Naujoji Vilnia Burial Mounds and Ancient Carved Stones

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Naujoji Vilnia Burial Mounds and Ancient Carved Stones

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Location: Vilnius County, Lithuania

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1. Pučkoriai Exposure – View of Pūčkoriai Exposure loop from Pavilnys

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2. Belmontas Sundial – Pučkoriai Exposure loop from Pavilnys

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3. View from Kučkuriškės Hillfort loop from Žemasis Pavilnys

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Beyond the Horizon

February 1, 2023

Located on the banks of the Vilnia River, this historic site offers a glimpse into Lithuania's past when people lived here in prehistoric times.

The Naujoji Vilnia Burial Mound is one of the oldest archaeological sites in Lithuania and is a testament to the country's early history. Many valuable artifacts from the Bronze and Iron Ages have been found here, giving a glimpse into the lives of early people.

Even if the burial mound of Naujoji Vilnia is no longer as impressive as it used to be, it is still a special highlight for those interested in history and culture. Here visitors can enjoy the peace and beauty of nature while learning more about Lithuania's past.

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Gedmantas

March 18, 2021

The Naujoji Vilnia Burial Mounds dating back to the second half of the first century are located in Barsukynė Forest, the lands of the Regional Municipality of Rokantiškės. Four well preserved burial mounds can be seen at the eastern border of the Vilnia River arroyo. None of the mounds have been well preserved. Several mounds were dug out and desecrated by grave robbers. The larger mounds measure about 9–10 m in diameter and up to 1.6 m in height while the smaller ones are 6 m in diameter and 1 m in height.

In the 19th century, Adomas Pliateris led an expedition of archeologists at the burial mounds. They discovered 40 graves of cremated humans, 32 graves of buried horses and various items of the 6th to 12th century, such as weapons, horse mounting gear and jewelry. Two more burial mounds from the 10th-11th century were researched later. One of them revealed a cremation fireplace with remains of cremated bones, pottery, iron broadaxes, a double-edged sword, a sickle and other findings that are now stored at the State Archeological Museum in Warsaw.

The burial mound situated atop a hill near Kučkuriškės Dam in the Regional Municipality of Naujoji Vilnia has been adapted to sightseeing. An information board stands at the bottom of the hill, stairs lead to the top and the burial mounds are exhibited. A unique exhibition of stones with ancient Lithuanian inscriptions is also available for perusal. Candles are lighted and songs are sung here on the eve of All Souls’ Day.

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Naujoji Vilnia Burial Mounds and Ancient Carved Stones

1. Pučkoriai Exposure – View of Pūčkoriai Exposure loop from Pavilnys

2. Belmontas Sundial – Pučkoriai Exposure loop from Pavilnys

3. View from Kučkuriškės Hillfort loop from Žemasis Pavilnys

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