The Rock carvings of Boglösa in the province of Uppland in central Sweden are located to the southeast of Enköping [1]. The three petroglyphs (Swedish: Hällristningar) form part of a complex of rock art [1]. They derive from the Swedish Bronze Age (c.1500-500 BC) and the Iron Age [1]. Among the Hällristningar, which depict ships, the 4.13 m long and 0.6 m high Brandskogsskeppet stands out [1]. The unparalleled, naturalistically depicted, compact hull is decorated at the ends with the heads of moose [1]. The crew consists of six rowers [1]. This image is dated to the beginning of the Iron Age [1].
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Also known as: Brandskogin vene, Brandskogsskeppet, Felsritzungen von Boglösa, Петроглифы в Боглёса, Петроглифы в Боглоса
| Type | Rock relief/carving |
|---|---|
| Period | 1500 - 500 BC |
| Country | Sweden |
| Coordinates | 59.5970° N, 17.1772° E |
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