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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The Massleberg 1 rock art is an archaeological site located near Strömstad in Bohuslän, southwestern Sweden, notable for its intricate Bronze Age carvings. Situated about 80 meters from the Massleberg grave field, these petroglyphs are etched into a rock face and include various symbolic images such as ithyphallic men, weapons, footprints, ships, and animals like deer and dogs. The presence of a sun cross and a man carrying a ship suggests potential religious or mythological significance, possibly reflecting early Nordic myths. These images showcase the artistic expression and cultural beliefs of the people during the Bronze Age, spanning from the Early to the Late Bronze Age. The site provides valuable insight into the social and spiritual life of ancient Scandinavian societies.
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