Defensive Hillfort
Impiltis Hillfort
The oldest known Curonian hillfort, mentioned in 9th-century Scandinavian sources as Apulia.
Impiltis (Old Įpiltis) Hillfort is one of the oldest and most important hillforts of the Curonian tribe in Lithuania. The hillfort stands on a high bluff above the Akmena River. It was an important Curonian defensive and administrative center. Archaeological research has revealed a rich cultural layer with finds from the 1st millennium. The hillfort is easily accessible and well-adapted for visitors. Nearby are information stands telling about Curonian history and the significance of the hillfort.