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World Heritage Rock Art Centre - Alta Museum

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World Heritage Rock Art Centre - Alta Museum
Address:
Altaveien 19, Alta. On the E6 in Hjemmeluft/Jiepmaluokta, approx. 5 km southwest of Alta centre.

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Open all year
2010: May2-June 22: Daily 8am-5pm. June 23-Aug 24: Daily 8am-8pm. 2010-2011: Aug 25-April 30: Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm. Closed: Jan 1, Apr 1-2, May 17, Dec 24.-26 and 31. More information: www.alta.museum.no.


Description: The Alta rock carvings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Around 6000 carvings have been found along the inner part of the Altafjord. The area of Hjemmleluft is accessible. The rock carvings were made over a long period of time in the late Stone Age and early Bronze Age, from 6000 to 2000 years ago. The carvings have everyday motifs: animals such as bears, moose, reindeer, halibut, whales and birds, human figures, hunting situations and boats.


Updated information
Telephone:417 56 330
Fax:78456350
E-mail:post@altamuseum.no
Homepage:www.alta.museum.no
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