Rock carvings at Tennes, Prehistoric rock art site in Balsfjord Municipality, Norway
The rock carvings at Tennes contain approximately 60 figures spread across three distinct fields: Bukkhammaren, Gråbergan, and Kirkely, depicting various animal forms and human representations.
Dating from 4600 BC to 2600 BC, these carvings represent the first discovered examples of hunting culture art in Scandinavia, initially documented by professor Martin Vahl in 1799.
The carved figures at Kirkely present an array of sea and land animals, including porpoises and moose, along with human figures in boats, revealing early inhabitants' activities.
Visitors can reach the rock carvings by following a marked path that begins at Balsfjord Church, located 10 kilometers from the village of Storsteinnes.
The Bukkhammaren field contains the oldest artwork from 4600 BCE, featuring moose figures that demonstrate the earliest known rock carving techniques in the region.
Location: Balsfjord Municipality
GPS coordinates: 69.31028,19.34278
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:38
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