Ale's Stones
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Ale's Stones is a megalithic monument in Scania, from circa 500 BC, that is, the end of the Nordic Bronze Age and the beginning of the Pre-Roman Iron Age.
Ale's Stones consist of a 67 metres long stone ship formed by 59 large pieces of sandstone, weighing up to 1.8 ton.
Inside the formation, remains of coal and human bones have been found and they have been dated to circa 1500 BP (i.e. circa 500 BC).
Speculations
Like many other megalithic monuments, speculations have been made about the significance of Ale's Stones. One of those attributed to Ale's Stones is that the structure had an astronomical purpose, based on the controversial interpretation that the stones have been positioned according to the 365 days of the year and the 24 hours of the day. Bob G. Lind is the main proponent of this theory, which is considered to be pseudoscience by established scholars. Professional astronomers and archaeologists believe that this is an incineration grave dating from circa 500 BC. Folklores ascribe Ale’ stones to be King Ale’s grave.