sammallahdenmaki
states: [finland]
category: cultural
year: 1999
location: Region of Satakunta, Province of Western Finland
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 61.1205600000, 21.7775000000
unesco id: 579
world heritage site: 579
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Sammallahdenmäki, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Finland, is a Bronze Age burial ground dating back to 1500–500 BC. It features 33 granite cairns, showcasing the funerary practices and social structures of Scandinavian Bronze Age culture. Notable structures include the unique "Church Floor" and the elongated "Long Ruin of Huilu," set within a striking natural landscape. Inscribed in 1999, it offers a glimpse into ancient rituals, possibly linked to sun worship, and remains freely accessible to visitors.