Tolarp passage grave

Buried deep in the soil of southern Halland lies the Tolarp passage grave, a testament to the rich history of the area. This ancient burial ground, around 5000 years old, is the largest stone chamber grave in southern Halland. With a diameter of 15 meters, the mound stands tall, though it was originally completely covered by a mound that has been exposed by weather and wind over the years. The chamber within the mound is 7 meters long and 3 meters wide.

In the north-western long side, there are 5 slabs measuring 0.6-1.1 meters wide, 0.1-0.2 meters thick, and 0.8-1.5 meters high on the inside. The south-eastern long side has 3 slabs that are 0.6-1.1 meters wide and 0.1 meters thick. The north-eastern short side has two angled gable slabs, 0.7-1 meter wide and 1.5 meters high on the inside. A passage measuring 4 meters long, 0.7 meters wide, and about 0.7 meters high is located in the middle of the south-eastern long side.

When the grave was examined in 1926 by Folke Hansen, jewelry made of amber, flint chips, and pottery shards from the battle axe culture were found. Many of the centimeter-sized pieces of jewelry are copies of the status axes of that time. Outside the grave, a large number of ceramic vessels were found that ancient people likely used during various kinds of grave ceremonies and sacrificial rites.

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