The Mysterious King's Grave

The Mysterious King's Grave

Discover the enigmatic burial site of the King's Grave near Kivik in Scania, Sweden, believed to have been part of an elaborate Nordic Bronze Age ritual.

The King's Grave, also known as Kungagraven, is an archaeological site situated near Kivik in southeastern Scania, Sweden. This monument dates back to the 15th century BC and lies within a circular stone cairn that measures about 75 meters in diameter. A stone-built burial chamber, known as a cist, sits near the center of the cairn, measuring approximately 4 meters in length and 1.5 meters in width.

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