Omdömen om Brastad hällristningar

Stefanie KröschelLokal guide

BBBBBBBBBB6 augusti 20253 omdömen

Intessante Felszeichnungen aus der Bronzezeit mit Infotafeln

Davor ColicLokal guide

BBBBBBBBBB3 maj 2025455 omdömen

Brastad Rock Carvings – Bronze Age Art in the Heart of Bohuslän The Brastad rock carvings (Brastad hällristningar) are a captivating collection of Bronze Age petroglyphs situated near the village of Brastad in Bohuslän, a region famed for its rich concentration of prehistoric rock art. These carvings offer an extraordinary window into the spiritual world and daily life of people who lived in the area between 1700 and 500 BCE. The Brastad carvings are part of the larger cultural landscape that includes the renowned Tanum petroglyphs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The motifs at Brastad are typical of Scandinavian Bronze Age art, featuring ships, warriors, animals (such as horses and deer), footprints, solar symbols, and abstract geometric shapes. The frequent appearance of boats, often crewed with small figures, reflects the importance of the sea for travel, trade, and possibly even religious beliefs or journeying to the afterlife. What sets Brastad apart is the high level of detail and variety found in the carvings. Human figures are often depicted with weapons or in dynamic poses, suggesting scenes of ritual, hunting, or even combat. The carvings are etched into smooth granite surfaces that were once closer to the coastline, as sea levels have changed over millennia. Today, the Brastad site is open to the public, with paths, signs, and painted carvings to help visitors interpret the ancient imagery. It's a peaceful yet powerful reminder of how deeply rooted storytelling and symbolism are in human history.

Kristin PinedaLokal guide

BBBBBBBBBB3 september 202412 omdömen

Högst sevärd häll (med egen parkering) ett stenkast från den mer kända ”Skomakaren”.