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The covered street of Loch-ar-Ronfl is a megalithic monument located in the commune of Gouézec, in the Finistère region of Brittany. Data from Neolithic, this site illustrates the collective funeral structures typical of this period, marked by the use of large erect stones and covered to form burials. Its architecture reflects the know-how of the sedentary communities of the time, which erected these buildings to house the deceased and mark their territory.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of 27 February 1975, this covered aisle bears the name of Loch-ar-Ronfl and is referenced in the Mérimée base under cadastral code B 338c. The site is now owned by a private company, and its location is estimated to be very satisfactory (note 8/10) according to available data. Although the practical information on his visit is not specified, his classification attests to his heritage importance for the understanding of Neolithic in Brittany.

The region of Gouézec, like a large part of western France, is home to many megalithic remains, witnesses to the first agricultural societies and their social organization. These monuments served not only as burial places, but also as symbolic landmarks in the landscape, often linked to rituals or beliefs related to the beyond. Their preservation allows us to study the lifestyles and construction techniques of neolithic populations.

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