Åsa grave field, Stone ship and grave field in Ytterselö, Sweden.
Åsa grave field is an archaeological site with burial mounds and stone formations that resemble ships scattered across the landscape of Strängnäs Municipality. The stones are arranged so that they create ship-like outlines when viewed from above.
The grave field dates to the Viking Age and demonstrates the burial practices of ancient Nordic communities. The carefully positioned stone arrangements reflect religious beliefs and rituals from this period.
The stone ships at Åsa grave field demonstrate maritime connections of early Scandinavian societies and their beliefs about journeys after death.
The site is protected by Swedish law and should be visited with respect for archaeological regulations. Access is open, but visitors should take care not to disturb the ancient stone formations.
The grave field contains multiple stone formations that outline ship shapes, creating permanent markers visible across generations of human settlement.
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