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Origin and history

The Dolmen de Pleuven is a megalithic monument dated to the Neolithic period, marked by the emergence of agriculture and livestock in Europe. This type of construction, typical of Brittany, generally served as a collective burial, reflecting the beliefs and social organization of the communities of the time. Dolmens were often erected at strategic locations, linked to roads or remarkable points of the landscape.

Ranked as a Historical Monument by order of 24 April 1968, this dolmen is referenced under the Cadastre A 369. Its precise location, although noted as "passable" (level 5/10), is identified near the place called 1 Creac'H Queta in the commune of Pleuven, Finistère. The available data are mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, without further details of its history or possible searchers.

The Breton region, rich in neolithic remains, illustrates the importance of these monuments in the funeral and ritual practices of prehistoric societies. These structures, often composed of large stone slabs, bear witness to architectural know-how and an advanced collective organization for the time. Their preservation now allows us to study the ways of life and beliefs of Neolithic populations.

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