Rõuge Stronghold Hill

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Description

The ancient hill fort of Rõuge was used for defensive purposes between 6th and 11th centuries. Archaeologists have also excavated an Iron Age settlement near the hill. You can visit on the hill by following the hiking trail.

Prehistoric and archaeological sites in EstoniaAll sites in RõugeThe Iron Age

Address
Ööbikuoru 2, Rõuge, Estonia

Established
500 AD

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