Astuvansalmen Rock Paintings in Hirssaari, Finland

For as long as humans have existed, art has been crafted in various forms and for various reasons. From bone and wood carvings—to cave paintings and petroglyphs, these remnants are sometimes our only insight into the lives of these ancient cultures. Unfortunately, many of these places have faded over the years. Especially across Europe, where the wet climate is an enemy of preservation efforts. Those that do survive are priceless windows into the past.  Not far from the shores of lake Yövesi is one such place. A large collection of…

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