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Ales Stenar — the Stone Ship

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    August 17, 2019

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    Ale Stenar is also called the "Swedish Stonehenge" and is a tomb consisting of 59 stones. It is located high on a hill directly on the coast and measures about 70 × 20 m. The stones are arranged in the shape of a ship. The date of origin should be around 600 AD.
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    October 14, 2021

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    On the headland is the Ales stenar ("The Stones of Ale") the largest ship settlement in Sweden. There are various theories about its origin and meaning.
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    1. Ales Stenar — the Stone Ship – Ales Stones loop from Löderup

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