Creativity of the ancient above the Arctic Circle

Prehistoric rock paintings IN THE VICINITY OF THE CITY Alta in Northern Norway, Finnmark, were discovered rock paintings. These unique ancient image can be seen near the town of Alta - the biggest city in this part of the country. Alta is located at 1280 kilometers north of the Norwegian capital Oslo, and the petroglyphs are located just five kilometers southwest of downtown. Prehistoric images painted on the inner walls of the Alta fjord. Since they have great historical value to mankind, they have brought in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Figure depicting the hunt itself a complex of rock art consists of a large number of drawings that were discovered in 1972, scientists believe that this historic find came here in the 4200-4500 BC According to experts of UNESCO, the drawings in Alta - the most important evidence that in areas of the Arctic Circle, a prehistoric people lived. These drawings are considered one of the most important historical discoveries Images found on rocks were deposited in four stages. The earliest of them date back to 4200 BC, the latest - 500 BC, although some researchers believe that the figures here have continued to appear up to 500 AD Uppermost (and oldest) figures are at a distance of 26 meters from the lowest. Overall, these rocks shows more than 5000 different shapes. Historical Reserve is located inside the rock. Here you can get some idea of ??how prehistoric people lived. By Viola has organized tours with 13 stops in the most interesting places for guests to consider in more detail drawings. On the rocks there are a variety of images of geometric shapes, animals such as bear, elk, deer, etc., and various mystical creatures and drawings depicting hunting, fishing, boating and other pursuits of ancient man. Experts believe that the scenes depicting the livestock and agriculture are among the most delayed in the whole complex of Alta. The museum was opened to the public in June 1991 and in 1993 he was named European Museum of the Year. To get to Altos you need to turn off the E6 highway at Hemmenlyuft, and drive 2.5 kilometers from the village Bossekop. You can also take the special bus that carries tourists directly to the museum. See also: In search of the Somali pirates a little mountain enclave in clouds, Costa Rica - a paradise for adventurers, India, Sri Lanka - the place of paradise, the problems of the earth