Tombs are the graves of our ancestors. They are the graves of the people who were buried there. Around the mound are often wreaths of stones, which the ancients believed would protect the dead from evil spirits. Often, a layer of ash and soot is found at the base of the mounds, indicating that fire ceremonies were performed. In later burials, the stone crowns were replaced by grooves or pits around the mound. There are some burial mounds where the mounds are paved or stacked with stones. The burial mounds contain unburnt and burnt dead, and in some places horses are buried with the dead.
The Poškoniai burial mound is located in a forest on the left bank of the river Gauja. The cemetery consists of a group of 24 burial mounds situated at the top of the hill and on its slopes. The mounds range from 5 – 6 to 12 m in diameter, 0,7 – 1,2 m high. The largest mound is 22 m in diameter and 1,8 m high. The bases of the mounds are surrounded by irregular stone crowns.
