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The text related to the cultural heritage 'Kernavė Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve of Kernavė)' has mentioned 'Town' in the following places:
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Kernavxc4x97 is a small town in the southeastern part of Lithuania, in xc5xa0irvintos district, located on the right bank of the river Neris, on the upper Neris terrace. | WIKI |
The town was first mentioned in 1279, when, as the capital of the Grand Duke Traidenis, it was besieged by the Teutonic Knights. | WIKI |
In 1390, during the Lithuanian Civil War (1389xe2x80x931392), the knights burned the town and its buildings in the Pajauta valley, including the castle. | WIKI |
After this raid, the town wasn't rebuilt, and the remaining residents moved to the top of the hill instead of staying in the valley. | WIKI |
In 1613, the town was marked on a famous map of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania xe2x80x94 Magni Ducatus Lithuaniae, et Regionum Adiacentium exacta Descriptio printed in Amsterdam and financed by the Lithuanian magnate Mikalojus Kristupas Radvila Naxc5xa1laitxc4x97lis. | WIKI |
The first monument depicts a hearth and a sword, the transition from Paganism to Christianity; the second, a knight with a sword standing between the city gates, the main part of the town Coat of Arms. | WIKI |
A wide pavement leads from the town centre to the church. | WIKI |
In the central part of the town, the buildings are mainly from the postwar period. | WIKI |
To the south of the town is the Archaeological and Historical Reservation. | WIKI |
It comprises a complex ensemble of archaeological elements, including the town of Kernavxc4x97, a unique complex of impressive hill forts, unfortified settlements, burial sites and other archaeological, historical and cultural monuments. | UNESCO |
The spectacular complex of five hill forts dates back to the 13th century, when Kernavxc4x97 was an important feudal town of craftsmen and merchants who required the protection of such a complex defence system. | UNESCO |
The town of Kernavxc4x97 was destroyed by the Teutonic Order in the late 14th century, but the site continued to be used until modern times. | UNESCO |
There are 15 archaeological and 3 historical monuments in the territory of the Cultural Reserve of Kernavxc4x97, including the ancient settlements of Kernavxc4x97; Kernavxc4x97 cemetery; the complex of 5 mounds and ancient settlements of the old town of Kernavxc4x97 and numerous other monuments up to the 20th century. | UNESCO |