Ale's Stones is a megalithic monument in Scania, from ca 500 BC, i.e. the end of the Nordic Bronze Age and the beginning of the Pre-Roman Iron Age.

It is a 67 meters long ship setting formed by 59 large pieces of sandstone weighing up to 1.8 tons.

Inside the formation, remains of coal and human bones have been found and they have been dated to ca 1500 BP.

Speculations

Just like many other megalithic monuments, people have speculated about its significance. Some have suggested that it was used for astronomic purposes, and that the stones have been positioned according to the 365 days of the year and the 24 hours of the day.

External link

• Information from the Swedish National Heritage Board

External links in Swedish

• The great guide fight at the stones
• Astronomical speculations