Some of the rock carvings, which are up to 6,000 years old, are marked in color, but otherwise you have to look closely because the outlines of the drawings have not been colored. The stone history book shows humans and animals in hunting situations and during rituals and social interactions.

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June 4, 2023

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The rock carvings tell a lot about the life of the people here 6000 years ago. A really nice museum.

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1. Alta Rock Carvings – Alta Rock Carvings loop from Hjemmeluft

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00:55

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2. Alta Rock Carvings – Alta Rock Carvings loop from Alta

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150m

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3. Alta Rock Carvings – Northern Lights Cathedral (Alta Church) loop from Alta Airport

18.9km

05:07

270m

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Alta Rock Carvings

1. Alta Rock Carvings – Alta Rock Carvings loop from Hjemmeluft

2. Alta Rock Carvings – Alta Rock Carvings loop from Alta

3. Alta Rock Carvings – Northern Lights Cathedral (Alta Church) loop from Alta Airport

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