Sammallahdenmaki, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Finland, is a Bronze Age burial ground featuring over 30 granite cairns from 1500 to 500 BCE. Recognized in 1999, it offers a rare glimpse into ancient Scandinavian funerary practices and social structures. Set on a rocky ridge, these varied stone mounds reflect a blend of cultural heritage and prehistoric engineering.

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