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Origin and history

The Dolmens de Névez, located in the municipality of the same name in Brittany, constitute a megalithic ensemble whose exact origin is not specified in the available sources. These structures, typical of Neolithic, are usually associated with collective burials or places of worship, although their precise function for this site is not documented in the source text. In the Breton region, the dolmens are part of a landscape marked by an ancient human occupation, where the prehistoric communities erected these monuments as stone.

Their presence often reflects a complex social organization, as well as a strong symbolic relationship with the territory and funeral beliefs. These buildings, scattered throughout Brittany, bear witness to the architectural know-how and spirituality shared by the people of the time.