Hauensuoli, Archaeological site and strait near Hanko, Finland
The Hauensuoli site consists of two rocky islands containing more than 600 rock carvings made by sailors through different centuries.
The oldest carvings at Hauensuoli date back to the 15th century, including Field Marshal Augustin Ehrensvärd's notable carving from 1754.
The rock carvings display coats of arms, signatures, and messages from Swedish and Finnish nobility who anchored in this natural harbor.
Access to Hauensuoli requires a personal boat or water bus service, which operates exclusively during summer months from the port of Hanko.
This archaeological site holds the largest collection of maritime-related rock carvings in the Baltic Sea region, documenting centuries of seafaring history.
Location: Hanko
GPS coordinates: 59.80556,22.90682
Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:28
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