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HOLY PLACE “ŽEMAIČIŲ ALKA” IN SVENTOJI

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The holy place “Žemaičių alka” was restored in 1998. It is a pagan holy place with a paleo-astronomical observatory which was on Birutes Hill in Palanga during the 15th century. Artists have carved some figurines which symbolise the mythological gods and goddesses of the Baltic tribes – Thunder, Dawn, Sun, Moon etc. If you look at the figurines at sunset, you can calculate calendar and festival days such as Christmas.

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Lithuania

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Couronia

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Shrines

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