description Altafjorden Overview
Altafjorden is a fjord system in Finnmark, northern Norway, associated with the town and municipality of Alta. Rock carvings and paintings at sites such as Hjemmeluft on the fjord's shore form part of the Alta Rock Art, a UNESCO World Heritage property. The artwork was produced by prehistoric communities over a long period beginning in the Stone Age, with early carvings dated to about 4200 BC.
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What is special about the Alta Rock Art near Altafjorden?
The rock carvings and paintings at places such as Hjemmeluft form part of the Alta Rock Art UNESCO World Heritage property. They record prehistoric activity along the shore of Altafjorden.
How old is the rock art at Altafjorden?
The Alta rock art dates from roughly 4200 to 500 BCE. This long time span shows that the sites were used across many centuries of prehistoric northern Europe.
Where is Altafjorden?
Altafjorden is in Finnmark in northern Norway and is associated with the town and municipality of Alta. Hjemmeluft is one of the best-known rock-art locations on its shore.
Why is Altafjorden important to visitors interested in history?
It combines a northern Norwegian fjord landscape with major prehistoric rock art sites. The Alta Rock Art complex is internationally recognized through UNESCO World Heritage status.
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