Drabužininkai Barrow Cemetery

There are 57 barrows in the barrow, dating from the 6th to the 12th century. It is the best-preserved, covered with centuries-old pines, one of the dozen barrows in the park - archaeological monuments. Burial samples 6 – 10 years old. diameter and 0.5 - 2 m. height. The bases of most samples are surrounded by ditches. The main part of the barrow contains 50 barrows, 7 barrows are about 50 m. to the NW of the main group, on a separate hill behind the ditch. in 1935 written sources mention that sickles, stirrup bones, potsherds, and skeletons were found during their excavation. Burnt iron 9th - 11th centuries have entered the cultural museum. articles. It is said that in 1831 Polish rebels who were betrayed and beaten rested near the barrow, and the place was named Danos.