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Complex of archeological monuments of Senoji Įpiltis

The Senoji Įpiltis archaeological monuments complex consists of three hillforts, a grave field, and a ceremonial stone. A spectacular large hillfort called Pilalė (Castle Hill) and Marija Kalnelis (Mary Hill) stand near a pond, while Karo Kalnas (War Hill) hillfort is located further away, on the banks of the Šventoji River. A grave field, known as Soldier Graves, has survived near Castle Hill, on the slope of the Šventoji River. The Altar Stone (Aukuro Akmuo) stands near Pilalė (Mary Hill / Marijos Kalnelis), close to Graistupis, and a spring with reputed healing properties flows beneath it. The archaeological complex dates back to the early first millennium and continued to be used until the 13th century. Impiltis Castle, mentioned between 1253 and 1291, once stood here.