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. Moulded striated and plain pottery was found. The mound was ploughed, 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 ploughed for a long time. In 1988, 1st millennium moulded striated and rough pottery, iron slag, and burnt stones were found on the surface of the cultural layer.

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