BDAR

Naujoji Vilnia burial mound

54.699, 25.380
How to get?
  • img_0052_001.jpg
  • img_0057_002.jpg
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. 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