The Fossum stone carvings, located in Tanum's commune, Bohuslän, are dated to approximately 1800-1000 BC. Part of the rock art area in Tanum, Fossum is situated just off road 163, a few kilometers east of Tanum’s church. These carvings are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List of irreplaceable prehistoric monuments.
On this rock, various beautifully rendered motifs are displayed, such as hunting scenes, lurblåsare, and images of ships and animals. A large number of men with the characteristic axes, bows, and swords of the period are scattered across the entire stone.
The ships are characteristically gathered in groups under each other. On these ships, lines have been used to mark the number of men on board.
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Written by Nik Frost
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