Gärde Petroglyphs

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.

Address
Gärde 210, Offerdal, Sweden

Established
7000 - 2000 BC

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