Ogkalns Idols’ Hill

It is also called the Ezerkalns, Ogkalns, Okalns, Oskalns, Cimpēni Hill, located opposite the Cimpēni Hill Fort on the right bank of the Jumara River within the territory of the Kocēni Parish. The hill’s soil consists of red rock. The people’s opinion is that it used to be an idols’, ancestors’ cult hill.” (K. Bukums. Place Names (Vietvārdi)) “On the other side of the river the second hill is situated with a special passover, it is believed to be an idols’ hill that are many around there, almost at all hill forts. The hill is called the Ezerkalns, Ogkalns, Okalns, Cimpēni Hill. The Idols’ Hill is located within the territory of the Silupīte of Kokmuiža. The soil of the hill is soft, red sandstone.” (V. D. Balodis. Jumera’s Valley and its Remarkable Sites” (Jumeras leja un viņas ievērojamas vietas))

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