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Rock Carvings in Tanum

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Rank: 1001 UNESCO
Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: Sweden
Best of: Rock Art
Description:
The rock carvings in Tanum, in the north of Bohuslän, are a unique artistic achievement not only for their rich and varied motifs (depictions of humans and animals, weapons, boats and other subjects) but also for their cultural and chronological unity. They reveal the life and beliefs of people in Europe during the Bronze Age and are remarkable for their large numbers and outstanding quality. [More Details]
This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Rock Carvings in Tanum", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.