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The menhirs of Kerbernes, nicknamed Les Jumeaux, are two Neolithic erect stones located in the commune of Saint-Servais, in the department of Côtes-d-Armor (region Brittany). These megaliths, 8.20 metres apart from each other, are carved in granite. The first, triangular in shape at the base, peaks at 3.10 meters, while the second, pyramidal with a losangic base, reaches 4.60 meters in height. Their distinct alignment and morphology make it a remarkable example of Breton megalithic art.

Classified as historical monuments by decree of 5 January 1925, these menhirs illustrate the cultural and symbolic importance of prehistoric sites in the district of Guingamp. Their preservation is part of a broader heritage approach, as evidenced by their mention in specialized works such as Les megalithes de l'arrondissement de Guingamp (Loïc Langouët, 2006). Their approximate location, near Clojou, remains accessible although their geographical accuracy is assessed as satisfactory a priori (level 6/10).

Menhirs, typical of the Breton landscape, probably served as territorial landmarks, places of worship or funeral markers during the Neolithic period. Their form and material (granite) reflect the size and transport techniques of the sedentary communities of the time, organized around agriculture and livestock. These monuments, now protected, offer a tangible testimony of the social and religious practices of the first inhabitants of the region, although their exact function remains subject to interpretation by archaeologists.

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