Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Kuninkaanhauta, also known as The King's Grave, is a significant archaeological site located in the village of Panelia, Eura, Finland. This impressive Bronze Age tumulus, constructed between 1500 and 1300 BCE, represents the largest burial cairn in Finland, measuring 36 by 30 meters and standing approximately four meters high. According to local legend, it serves as the final resting place of a local king or chief, although the grave itself remains unopened. The site provides insight into burial practices during the Late Bronze Age and is situated near the ancient Bay of Panelia. Due to post-glacial rebound, the coastline has shifted nearly 20 kilometers west since its construction. The site's proximity to Sammallahdenmäki, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 30 Bronze Age burial cairns, underscores its archaeological importance.
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