The rock paintings are between 3,500 and 7,000 years old. They show people and animal figures. Presumably they convey a shamanic message. You can look at the pictures from a bridge construction.

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The most impressive ancient rock paintings on the Värikallio cliffs feature fascinating images of human figures and animals created by early Finnish artists 4,000 to 5,000 years ago. The paintings include stick figures, demonic horned figures, identifiable animals, and two impressive humanoid figures with large triangular heads, which also feature in the national park's logo. A walkway across the lake to the Värikallio cliffs gives visitors a great view of the paintings, which experts say may relate to hunting rituals or shamanistic ceremonies. (Source: ThisisFINLAND)

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1. Värikallion kaarros Trail – Hossa National Park

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2. Värikallion kaarros — Hossan kansallispuisto

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3. Rock paintings – Värikallio – Värikallio Rock Paintings loop from Hossanniemi

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Rock paintings – Värikallio

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