Rock art in Denmark


Rock art in Denmark differs significantly from that of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Carvings are smaller, focused on agriculture, rarely figural. Some examples are engraved on megaliths or cists, but most on small glacial erratics. Many of these have been placed in museums or incorporated into churches. A few have been left in situ, like the two stones at Mandbjerghøj.
The repertoire of images of these carvings includes raised hands,, wheels, sun crosses, and spirals, as well as ships. In addition to these, there are also some abstract or unclear images. The majority of the images are associated with cup and ring marks.

Bornholm

On Bornholm, which in prehistoric times belonged more to the Swedish cultural sphere, there are numerous large carvings on cliff faces - mostly of ships. Denmark's largest complex of rock art is at in Allinge-Gudhjem. There are also noteworthy petroglyphs at Blåholt,, and Storløkkebakken.