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Picture stone

Hi there, have you ever heard about picture stones? If not, let me tell you all about them!

Picture stones are like special rocks or stones that have pictures carved into them. The pictures show things like animals, people, and even stories from long ago. The pictures are usually carved into the stone using special tools like chisels.

Picture stones were made by people a long, long time ago – even before your grandparents were born! They were made by people who lived in places like Scandinavia and other parts of Europe. These people used the pictures on the stones to tell stories and remember important events that happened in their lives.

Today, picture stones are really special because they give us a peek into what life was like a long time ago. They also help us understand more about the art and culture of people who lived before us. People still study and try to understand picture stones today, so we can learn even more about the past!