Skaren-Monsen Cave


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Location: 6km south of Brønnøysund. Steep climb up to the cave entrance approx. 30 minutes.
Open: During the spring melt closed because of dangerous avalanches.
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Dimension: L=120m
Guided tours: By arrangement.
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Last update:$Date: 2008/07/01 20:28:26 $

History


Description

The Skaren-Monsen caves has 4,000 to 5,000 years old cave paintings on the east wall at the end of the cave. The paintings show five animal figures, painted using hematite, a red colour consisting mainly of iron oxide.


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