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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Stenehed is a significant archaeological site from the Iron Age located in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. The site encompasses approximately 45 graves, indicative of its function as a grave field during the Iron Age period, spanning from 1200 BCE to 500 CE. Key features include a stone circle, a stone ship, and a row of menhirs, which are arranged in height order and suggest an astronomical purpose, similar to that of Stonehenge in England. The tallest standing menhir reaches 3.3 meters, while the shortest is 1.4 meters. The site's combination of burial and potential ritual structures reflects its cultural and ceremonial importance during the Iron Age.
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