Saraakallio rock paintings
Finland

Saraakallio rock paintings

Ancient rock art site with numerous paintings

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The Saraakallio rock paintings, located on the eastern shore of Lake Saraavesi in Central Finland, represent one of the most significant rock art sites in Finland. With an estimated 50 to 200 paintings, this site features a variety of motifs including deer, human, and boat figures. These paintings, primarily created using red paint made from hematite-rich soil mixed with organic materials such as blood, urea, and eggs, date back to approximately 4600 BCE, placing them in the Neolithic period. The site is composed of two main art areas, Saraakallio I and Saraakallio II. The paintings, though sometimes blurred or layered, provide invaluable insights into the symbolic and artistic expressions of prehistoric communities in the region.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
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Creation of Saraakallio Paintings

4600 BCE

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Artistic and Decorative Features

Cave Paintings
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Country

Finland

Coordinates

62.42° N, 26.00° E