Falbygden
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Falbygden is a geographical area, centered at the town of Falköping in Västergötland, in southwestern Sweden, and covered mostly by farmland. Most of the area belongs to Falköping Municipality and the west part of Tidaholm Municipality. In medieval times the area belonged to the hundreds Frökind, Gudhem, Vartofta, and Vilske. It is known for its geology, flora and megalithic culture.
The Neolithic passage grave Girommen at Ekornavallen, Hornborga parish, Falbygden
A passage grave in Vårkumla parish
The passage grave Kyrkerör in Falköping
1994 archaeological excavation of the passage grave Hjälmarsrör
Neolithic thin-butted flint axe, 45.8 cm long, from Segerstad
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Iron Age
Replica of the Pre Roman Iron Age Gerum Cape found in a bog on the table mountain Gerumsberget, Falbygden
Migration Period golden collar from the slopes of the table mountain Ålleberg
A Migration Period fibula from Trävattna, western part of Falbygden
Golden throat of a Migration Period scabbard from Finnestorp on the western border of Falbygden
The Dimbo gravefield is the largest Iron Age necropolis in Västergötland.
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