The Scalovians (Lithuanian: Skalviai; German: Schalauer), also known as the Skalvians, Schalwen and Schalmen, were a Baltic tribe related to the Prussians

situated southwest of the current town. It was inhabited by the Baltic tribe Skalviai (Scalovians). To the northeast there was a land called Žemaitija (Samogitia)

K Pg N ↓ Type Geological formation Unit of Jotvingiai Group Underlies Skalviai Group Overlies Neringa Formation Thickness 45 m Lithology Primary Sandstone