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Tidan

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Västra Götaland

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Vallby Runsten: En Glimt av Forntiden vid Tidan

Vallby Runestone

A Glimpse of Ancient Times by the Tidan River

Tidan, Västra Götaland·Attractions·http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300380235

About Vallby Runestone

Where the Tidan River flows calmly through idyllic Västergötland, lies Vallby – a place where the wings of history gently kiss the contemporary visitor. In these serene surroundings, near the picturesque Vallby Sörgården with its pastures adorned by ancient deciduous trees, a runestone stands. This stone is not a massive creation, but rather a discreet time marker that whispers stories from a bygone era. Its surface bears traces of inscriptions more than a thousand years old – an enduring legacy from those who once lived and worked here. The runestone is a living link to our ancestors, a window to a time when the landscape was shaped by other hands. Visit it and experience a fascinating journey back in time, right in the heart of Västra Götaland.