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Ruija region
Alta

Alta Rock Art – UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Alta Rock Art – UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Alta Rock Art – UNESCO World Heritage Site

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  • Location: Alta, Ruija region, Norway

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    August 11, 2024

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    The rock art in Alta with thousands of paintings and carvings. A unique historical experience with the activities of a people who were hunters and gatherers in the Arctic region. The symbols and rituals are around 2000-7000 years old.
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    February 14, 2023

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    Neolithic and Bronze Age rock carvings are on display in the Alta Museum. The rock carvings were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995. Since the rock carvings were always scratched close to the respective water line, the development of the 2000 to 6500 year old works of art can be well understood on site due to the land elevation.
    In addition to the rock carvings outside, there are exhibitions inside about Sami culture, the surrounding nature and the Struve meridian arch, the second UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    The café offers a beautiful view of the Altafjord.
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    September 20, 2023

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    Fascinating how such paintings stand the test of time.
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    Location: Alta, Ruija region, Norway

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