Västra Götaland County

Archaeological sites in Västra Götalands län

Ancient Monuments

Explore the rich archaeological landscape of Västra Götaland, featuring a timeline that spans from the Stone Age to the Viking Era. This collection includes the UNESCO World Heritage site at Tanum, famous for its detailed Bronze Age petroglyphs, and the megalithic burial grounds at Ekornavallen, which showcase 4,000 years of funerary traditions. Discover impressive stone ships at Blomsholm, the large Iron Age burial mound of Grönehög, and the dense concentration of rock carvings at Basteröd on the island of Tjörn.

Ancient Monuments — Map

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Rock Carvings in Tanum

The Rock Carvings in Tanum are a collection of petroglyphs near Tanumshede, Bohuslän, Sweden, which were declared a World Heritage Site by…

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Ekornavallen

Ekornavallen is an ancient burial ground in the Falköping Municipality in Sweden.

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Blomsholm

Blomsholm in Skee parish in Bohuslän is an area north of Strömstad where there are many ancient monuments from the Stone Age to the Middle…

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Basteröds hällristningar

The most significant rock carving site on the island of Tjörn, featuring over 70 petroglyphs. The site is notable for its numerous Bronze Age ship depictions and various cup marks carved into the granite bedrock.

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Grönehög gravfält

An Iron Age burial ground featuring one of Bohuslän’s largest tumuli, standing approximately six meters high and 30 meters in diameter. Located near Blomsholm, the site dates back to the Migration Period.

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