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THE MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF SIMONAS DAUKANTAS

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The Memorial Museum of Simonas Daukantas tells about the life of the famous Lithuanian historian and his renowned literary works. Daukantas is the creator of the slogan of the revival of Lithuanian people, the creator of the first Lithuanian history – the Great Story of Lithuanian history – and the author of many other remarkable works. Listening to the story of the guide, visitors will be revealed interesting facts about the history of Lithuania, as told by S. Daukantas and later used in the work of other historians, writers and poets. The grave of Daukantas is located nearby the museum, on Papile Hillfort, where he spent long and devoted hours on his research work.

Country

Lithuania

Historic land

Semigallia

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