Ausevika is one of the most extensive Stone Age rock carving sites in Norway, with more than 300 figures carved into the rock by a hunter-fisher-gatherer community 5,000 to 6,000 years ago. The site lies on the shore between Eikefjord and Stavang in Kinn municipality.
The carvings include both animals and humans, along with geometric symbols, spirals, and labyrinths. The motifs are classified as veidemannskunst ("huntsman's art") and include fertility and agricultural symbols that offer a rare window into the beliefs and rituals of coastal Stone Age communities.
Unlike many rock art sites in Norway, Ausevika is freely accessible and visitor-friendly, with a car park, footpaths, ramp access, and information boards. The carvings are spread across rock surfaces in an idyllic coastal setting, making this both an archaeological site and a pleasant short stop.
The carvings include both animals and humans, along with geometric symbols, spirals, and labyrinths. The motifs are classified as veidemannskunst ("huntsman's art") and include fertility and agricultural symbols that offer a rare window into the beliefs and rituals of coastal Stone Age communities.
Unlike many rock art sites in Norway, Ausevika is freely accessible and visitor-friendly, with a car park, footpaths, ramp access, and information boards. The carvings are spread across rock surfaces in an idyllic coastal setting, making this both an archaeological site and a pleasant short stop.
