Genesmon, Archaeological settlement area in Själevad socken, Sweden
Genesmon is an ancient settlement site in northern Sweden built on a sandy ridge, containing the remains of roughly 14 houses and several burial mounds spread across the area. The elevated location provided advantages for both daily life and defense, while the layout shows how families were organized in the community.
The settlement was occupied during the Roman Iron Age and Migration Period, showing continuous habitation in the region over centuries. Systematic excavations over a decade starting in 1977 uncovered the layers of this ancient community.
The place reveals how people built their lives around farming, crafts, and the surrounding landscape during ancient times. Visitors can sense the connection between daily work, food production, and the natural environment that shaped their choices.
A reconstructed Iron Age farm called Gene fornby sits near the site and allows visitors to walk through buildings that demonstrate how people lived in those times. The farmstead shows actual size and layout of dwellings from the period, making the settlement easier to understand.
The site contained the largest prehistoric forge discovered in Northern Europe, where craftspeople worked with metal and created bronze items for the community. This workshop reveals the area as a significant center for metalworking and exchange.
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