Kernave Archaeological Site

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Inhabited between the 9th century B.C through the Late Middle Ages, the Kernave Archaeological Site traces the history the Baltic people from when they first settled newly-exposed land at the end of the Ice Age, through the birth of Lithuania as a country. In the nearly 200 hectare site, visitors will find prehistoric burial sites, the remains of ancient settlements, and five 13th century hill forts that were part of a complex defensive system. In Kernavė's dedicated museums, the wealth of artefacts uncovered at the site are on display, giving a look at thousands of years of cultural development, from pottery, Iron Age tools, and intricate horn seals. Perhaps most interesting are the gilded head decorations, silver jewellery from Russia, and cowrie shells from the Indian Ocean, which indicate that Kernavė had a far-reaching trade network during Kernavė's heyday. For more information, please visit http://www.kernave.org/