Stoplesteinan, Stone circle near Egersund, Norway
Stoplesteinan is a stone circle near Egersund consisting of 16 upright stones arranged in a circular formation roughly 21 meters across. The individual stones stand up to 1.2 meters (4 feet) high and create a regular geometric pattern that has endured for thousands of years.
The stone circle dates to the Iron Age and likely served as a burial site for important community members. Excavations during the 1930s uncovered a paved surface in the center and fire residue, evidence of ancient burial practices.
Similar stone formations found throughout Scandinavia, known as Domarringar in Sweden, represent typical funerary architecture from the Iron Age period.
The stone circle sits beside a walking trail and is easy to reach from the main road, with a sign marking the location. Wearing sturdy footwear is recommended since the ground can be uneven and the surroundings are covered with grass and moss.
The site sits directly on an ancient pilgrimage route that has connected this region to other spiritual places for centuries. This layering of old pathways with the burial ground creates an unexpected sense of continuity for visitors walking through the landscape.
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