Helleren, Jossingfjord, Norway
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In Today's Daily Jigsaw Puzzle, we admire the two historic houses at Helleren in Jøssingfjord, Norway. They offer a glimpse into centuries of human adaptation and resilience.
Sheltered beneath a massive rock overhang known as Helleren, the site has provided protection for human habitation for over a millennium. Archaeological evidence indicates that people have lived in the area since the Stone Age, using the natural shelter for protection against the harsh Norwegian elements.
The two wooden houses currently under the overhang date to the early 19th century and showcase traditional Norwegian rural construction. Built directly on the rocky ground without foundations, the houses rely on the Helleren overhang as a natural roof, protecting them from rain and snow and reducing maintenance needs. Families who lived here subsisted through fishing and farming, drawing from the fjord’s rich natural resources.
Today, the site is preserved as a cultural heritage monument ♥
Sheltered beneath a massive rock overhang known as Helleren, the site has provided protection for human habitation for over a millennium. Archaeological evidence indicates that people have lived in the area since the Stone Age, using the natural shelter for protection against the harsh Norwegian elements.
The two wooden houses currently under the overhang date to the early 19th century and showcase traditional Norwegian rural construction. Built directly on the rocky ground without foundations, the houses rely on the Helleren overhang as a natural roof, protecting them from rain and snow and reducing maintenance needs. Families who lived here subsisted through fishing and farming, drawing from the fjord’s rich natural resources.
Today, the site is preserved as a cultural heritage monument ♥
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