Illustration
One of the most famous petroglyphs at The Begbyfelt in Østfold, Norway, depicts a humanlike figure, The “Begbyman”. The petroglyph is categorized as an "Agricultural carvings”, and is believed to have been made between c. 1800 BCE and c. 400 CE.
About the Author
Wanda has studied International Relations with specialization in History at The University of Oslo, and is currently studying for her Master's degree in Environmental History at Trinity College Dublin.
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Marcussen, W. (2019, March 15). The Begbyman. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10200/the-begbyman/
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Marcussen, Wanda. "The Begbyman." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 15, 2019. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10200/the-begbyman/.
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Marcussen, Wanda. "The Begbyman." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 15 Mar 2019. Web. 16 Apr 2024.
