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Origin and history

The Keristin Dolmen, located in Concarneau, is a megalithic monument whose exact period of construction is not specified in the available sources. This type of structure, characteristic of Neolithic, generally served as a collective burial and marked the importance of funeral practices in local prehistoric societies. In the Breton region, dolmens were often integrated into sacred landscapes, reflecting the beliefs and social organization of the communities of the time.

These monuments, built with large stones, bear witness to the technical skills and cooperation necessary for their construction. Their presence in Concarneau is part of a broader set of megalithic sites spread across Breton territory.