Ystad

Sweden is famous for the Northern lights, IKEA and their Vikings, known as Varangians. The country has a rich history and many heritage sites, one of which is the enigmatic Ales Stenar, (or Ale’s Stone in English). This Iron Age structure predates the Viking Age and is one of the Scandinavian nation’s most mysterious historical monuments, being associated with a mythical king. The Legends and History of Ales Stenar There are no written records regarding the site, but there are a number of legends about this unique structure. While archaeological studies have increased our knowledge of the megalith, there is still a great deal of disagreement on the time frame in which it was erected. Based on the carbon dating