Noaks ark, Stone ship burial ground in Borgholm Municipality, Sweden
Noaks ark is a stone ship burial monument on the Swedish island of Öland, constructed from limestone and measuring approximately 26 meters long and 3.5 meters wide. The stones are arranged to form the outline of an ancient vessel, creating a distinctive grave marker from the prehistoric period.
This stone monument dates from the Bronze Age or early Iron Age, when such stone ships were built as burial sites for deceased community members. The construction reflects burial practices of the time, where the ship symbolized the final journey of the deceased.
This archaeological site in Högsrums socken represents traditional Nordic burial customs and provides evidence of early Scandinavian maritime connections.
This monument sits in open countryside on Öland and is accessible year-round without restrictions. Sturdy footwear is recommended since the ground can be uneven and the site is exposed to weather.
Stone ships like this one served not only as burial sites but also functioned as landmarks visible across the landscape to honor ancestors for generations to come. Öland holds several of these monuments, which together form an important record of the island's prehistoric settlement history.
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