#alesstenar

[survivethejive]

Scenes of the Viking Stonehenge, Ale's stones in Sweden, from my latest film which explores the meaning of this and related monuments...https://youtu.be/2uY0VRxkQ-M 

[massejasse]

Ale’s Stones, the Swedish Stonehenge (Ales Stenar)

Sweden has its own Stonehenge. Ale’s Stones are located near the old fishing village Kåseberga (not far from Ystad) in southern Sweden Skåne. It is the largest preserved stone ship in Sweden and is 67 meters long and 19 meters wide. The megalith consists of 59 stone blocks, each just under 2 tons.

Ale’s Stones is quite impressive to see. The stone ship still carries many secrets. It is also a nice picnic spot with lovely views over the sea. Take picnic with you as there is nothing available in the near neighbourhood. Also bring a picnic mat if you don’t want to sit on the goose poo.

Ale’s Stones are dating back to 500-1000 AD, perhaps 900 AD. In 1956 they ‘restored’ this landmark and probably a lot of valuable information was lost this way. They put some stones up again and even used some bulldozers.

In the 80s there was more thorough archaeological research at Ale’s Stones, and also in the area around it. The blocks on the sides consist of granite stones, while the middle blocks are sandstones. The place was probably also as a burial ground, even before Ale’s Stones were there. Presumably several such monuments were in the area. Archaeologists also discovered that there were dolmen to be found underground, perhaps 5,500 years old! Ale’s Stones still has so many secrets!

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[amdey]

although this summer has been basically 90% work I'm grateful the remaining 10% has been filled with friends, adventures and memories for life 💕☀️ #skåne #sommarlov #arbetslov? #추억스타그램 #여행 #throwback #alesstenar (at Ale's Stones)

[joachimbago]

#alesstenar #monolith #oldstones #sweden #scandinavia #mysterious #history #vikings #nature #landscape #travel #ystad (på/i Ales stenar) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVi2yhZodO1/?utm_medium=tumblr

[joachimbago]

#alesstenar #monolith #oldstones #sweden #scandinavia #mysterious #history #vikings #nature #landscape #travel #ystad (på/i Ales stenar) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVgMfVNIoB6/?utm_medium=tumblr

[joachimbago]

#alesstenar #monolith #oldstones #sweden #scandinavia #mysterious #history #vikings #nature #landscape #travel #ystad (på/i Ales stenar) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTAvpzboC32/?utm_medium=tumblr

[fthomassen]

Ales Stenar #AlesStenar #Kåseberga #Skåne #Skånelän #Österlen #megaliet #megalith #paragliding #paraglidingSweden #Sweden #Zweden #visitSweden #beautifulSweden #igersSweden #ig_sweden #fthomassen #elfloro fthomassen.nl (bij Ales stenar) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1iQYL4Ic5O/?igshid=1bo0ghezth3yr

[annaselundberg]

Ale’s Stones, a megalithic monument and the most well preserved ‘stone ship’ in Sweden - reminiscent of Stone Henge, except that you get to climb on these! And there’s an ocean view 😍 #alesstenar #alesstones #stonehenge #bronzeage #oceanview #astronomy #geometry (at Ales stenar, Kåseberga)