Oak, juniper and birch trees, and remains of part of the outer ring wall of Ismanstorp Iron Age fort, Öland, Sweden.

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Dating from circa 400 AD, it contains the bases of 88 dwellings within a 125 m diameter "ring wall". It has 9 entrances, possibly indicating its use as a "religious site" as well as for defence.

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Size: 4740px × 3689px
Location: Ismanstorp Iron Age fort, Öland, Sweden.
Photo credit: © Leslie Garland / LGPL / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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