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Bølareinen rock carvings of Steinkjer

Archaeological site Cultural property Heritage site in Norway

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Bølareinen rock carvings of Steinkjer, Archaeological site near River Bøla in Steinkjer, Norway

The Bølareinen rock carvings contain over 30 stone-carved figures, including a 180-centimeter-long female reindeer and representations of bears, elks, and seabirds.

Local farmer Benjamin Vikran discovered the petroglyphs in 1842, with subsequent research dating the carvings between 3400 and 3200 BCE, during higher water levels.

The carved figures reflect early hunting practices and communication methods of ancient communities who inhabited the region when Snåsa Lake connected to Trondheim Fjord.

Located 30 kilometers northeast of Steinkjer along county road 763, the site provides wheelchair-accessible paths and parking facilities for visitors.

Recent excavations in 2001 revealed Bølamannen, a petroglyph depicting a person wearing snowshoes and holding a wand, adding new insights into prehistoric life.

Location: Steinkjer Municipality

Website: https://bolarein.no

GPS coordinates: 64.14590,11.93820

Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:44

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Bølareinen rock carvings of Steinkjer

Bølareinen rock carvings of Steinkjer, Archaeological site near River Bøla in Steinkjer, Norway

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