Rudamina is a small town in Alytus County in southern Lithuania. As
of 2001 it had a population of 296. Rudamina hill fort, one of the most
prominent hill forts of ancient Yotvingians, is located about 1 km
southwest of the town. Nearby tumuli were dated to 3rd–4th century AD. The town
traces its history to 1576 when Massalski family established an estate and
began cutting down the forest. In 1592, the Massalkis built a Catholic church;
the present-day church was built in 1770s. The town received Magdeburg rights in
early 17th century. However, Rudamina never grew larger as it was overshadowed
by
