LTArcheologinio tyrimo tikslas: atlikti spėjamo Kazikėnų kapinyno vietoje archeologinius kasinėjimus, antropologinių tyrimų metu nustatyti mirusiųjų lytį ir amžių, nustatyti radinių amžių. Raktiniai žodžiai: Nemuno žemupio kapinynai, mezolitas, geležies amžius, Romos imperijos monetos, įvijinė apyrankė, įmovinis kirvis. [Iš straipsnio, p. 377]
ENIn 2013–2014, archaeological exploratory research has been performed in the area of a suspected cemetery of Kazikėnai. Finds typical of Old and Middle Iron Age cemeteries have been found: 3 neck-rings, 18 bracelets, 2 brooches, 10 rings, 19 coil bracelets, 2 pieces of chest jewellery made of cruciform pins and pendants joined by chains, 2 Rome Empire coins, 2 awls, 1 amulets, 2 spearheads, 2 socketed axes, 1 knife, 1 belt buckle, 1 glass bead and 1 bark box. Moreover, 177 flint artefacts have been found and dated Mesolithic and Early Metal Period. That area includes not only a cemetery of Old and Middle Iron Age but also a Stone Age settlement. Keywords: Lower Nemunas cemeteries, Mesolithic, Iron Age, Rome Empire coins, coil bracelet, socketed axe. [From the publication p. 2727]