Volcanic eruptions linked to Neolithic 'sun stone' sacrifices in Denmark
- Prehistoric people in Scandinavia sacrificed engraved stone plaques after a volcanic eruption around 4,900 years ago, according to a study published in the journal Antiquity.
- The majority of sun stones were discovered during excavations at the Vasagård site from 2013 to 2018, revealing over 600 stones deposited possibly in a single event around 2900 B.C.
- The volcanic eruption caused severe weather, crop failures, and famine, leading researchers to link the stone depositions to this environmental crisis, as stated by Rune Iversen.
- The stones symbolized fertility and were likely offerings to ensure sunlight and agricultural growth, reflecting the importance of the sun in Neolithic societies, according to the researchers.
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