Bendžiukai Mound and Ancient Settlement

Bendžiukai Mound and Ancient Settlement

The mound is located ~0,5 km northeast of the village, on the western shore of Kamanis lake. Set on a large hill. To the west, the mound reaches the adjacent hills. The summit area contains the remains of a cultural layer. Molded, striated and smooth pottery was found. The mound was plowed, and no remains of fortifications are visible. The ancient settlement of Bendžiukai is located ~0,1 km northwest of the mound. The settlement has been plowed for a long time. In 1988, on the surface of the cultural layer, molded, striped and rough ceramics, iron slag and burnt stones of the 1st millennium were found.

Bendžiukų k., Joniškio sen., Molėtų r. (55.090263, 25.585223) (View map)