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10. Rock painting at Kolmiköytisienvuori in Ruokolahti
The Kolmiköytisienvuori rock painting was done 4700-3700 years ago. The human figures in the painting are larger than usual and drawn more thickly. The most distinct parts of the painting show three human figures raising their arms, a zigzag line interpreted as a snake, and horizontal lines above the largest human figure. Less distinct traces of colour near the painting, perhaps paintings that have been destroyed, have been interpreted different ways. The rock painting at Kolmiköytisienvuori was discovered in 1977 .
The rock paintings were done with red ochre, possibly mixed with blood, fat or egg yolk. They were painted either from a boat or from the ice. The rock paintings are related to Stone-Age beliefs and spiritual life. The images in the paintings show similarities with the shamanist beliefs of the northern coniferous forest region's hunting cultures.
Driving directions: From Ruokolahti, take Äitsaarentie road and turn left toward Mietinsaari. Continue about 1.1 km and take the small road to the right to the rock painting. The site is about 400 metres away by foot along a path that is sometimes quite steep. Parking available for cars or a bus.