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The Dolmen de Pasquiou is a megalithic monument located in the commune of Old-Bourg, in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany. This simple dolmen, dated from the Prehistory, is distinguished by its structure consisting of a single cover table measuring 3.50 m long for 2.85 m wide and 0.65 m thick. Its sides are bounded by orthostats of various sizes, including an ogival slab to the west. The internal height under the table varies from 0.60 m to 1.30 m depending on the sides.

A search conducted in 1872 revealed only ash and charcoal, suggesting funeral or ritual use. Nearby, about 400 m north, is the Menhir de Pasquiou, another megalithic vestige associated with this site. The dolmen was listed as historic monuments by order of 1 July 1966, thus recognizing its heritage importance.

This type of monument illustrates the funeral and cultural practices of neolithic societies in Brittany. Dolmens generally served as collective burials or places of worship, reflecting the social and spiritual organization of prehistoric communities in the region. Their presence reflects an ancient human occupation and advanced mastery of stone construction techniques.

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