Summary: Bergbukten 3A has 55 figures, depicting a number of boats (as well as elk and reindeer).

Bergbukten 3A is located 18-20 meters above the current sea level, with 5000-6000 years old.

MG 7353 LR 1 Alta Rock Art - Bergbukten 3A

The engravings on this panel feature boats, both with and without crew. Some of the human figures are holding objects in their hands (this has been interpreted as relating to hunting or rituals).

MG 7354 LR 1 Alta Rock Art - Bergbukten 3A

There are also some elks and what may be swimming reindeer.

Engraving Alta Bergbukten 3A Alta Rock Art - Bergbukten 3A
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Aboriginal Sites by National Park

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