Gärde Petroglyphs

Offerdal, Sweden

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.

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Gärde 210, Offerdal, Sweden
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Founded: 7000 - 2000 BC
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Sweden
Historical period: Late Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Age (Sweden)

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