Rock carvings at Møllerstufossen, Prehistoric petroglyph site in Nordre Land Municipality, Norway
Description
Rock carvings at Møllerstufossen are prehistoric stone engravings in central Norway showing hunting scenes and animal figures etched into stone surfaces near flowing water. The carvings sit at a location where water would have been essential to early human communities.
History
These Stone Age artworks were created thousands of years ago and show that people lived in this region since ancient times. The techniques and subjects of the carvings reveal how early human settlements developed in northern lands.
Culture
The carved images show hunting scenes and animal figures that reflect daily life during the Stone Age. They reveal what people valued and how they spent their time in this part of Norway.
Practical
The site is best reached by planning ahead or asking for local directions, as the carvings are located in natural surroundings away from main roads. Wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing since the ground can be uneven and often damp near the water.
Did you know?
This location holds examples of artworks created across thousands of years while the landscape around them slowly transformed over time. Such places remind us how long humans have called Scandinavia home.
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