Backa Rock Carvings

Lysekil, Sweden

Backa rock carvings date back to the Bronze Age (1000-500 BC). There are sixteen separate carvings depicting humans and ships. The most famous carving depicts a 1,5m long man with a spear.

References:
  • Marianne Mehling et al. Knaurs Kulturführer in Farbe. Schweden. München 1987.

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Backavägen, Lysekil, Sweden
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Founded: 1000 - 500 BC
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Sweden
Historical period: Bronze Age (Sweden)

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www.megalithic.co.uk

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Anna Carlsson (3 years ago)
Small area with beautiful rock carvings in a nice surrounding
Anna Carlsson (3 years ago)
Small area with beautiful rock carvings in a nice surrounding
Ring Kaempfer (4 years ago)
Love it
Ring Kaempfer (4 years ago)
Love it
Er Zach (1337) (4 years ago)
A nice small stop to appreciate some BC art
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