Gärde Petroglyphs

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Description

Petroglyphs on the river of Gärdesån in Gärde were made approximately 7 000 years ago. The carvings consist primely of moose and belong to the oldest petroglyphs in Sweden.

Rock carvings and paintingsAncient sites in SwedenPrehistoric and archaeological sites in SwedenAll sites in OfferdalLate Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Age

Address
Gärde 210, Offerdal, Sweden

Established
7000 - 2000 BC

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