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Origin and history

The double dolmen tumulus called Er-Voten-de-Mané-Lavarec, located in Carnac, Morbihan, is an emblematic monument of the Neolithic period. This type of construction, characteristic of Brittany, bears witness to funeral practices and beliefs of local prehistoric societies. Dolmens, often associated with collective burials, reflect a complex social organization and advanced mastery of stone construction techniques.

In the Neolithic era, the Carnac region was a dense place of human settlement, marked by an emerging agricultural activity and the erection of many megaliths. These monuments served not only as burial sites, but also as territorial and symbolic landmarks for communities. Their preservation until today offers a valuable insight into the traditions and daily life of the people of this period.

The classification of the tumulus in 1927 as a Historic Monument underscores its heritage and archaeological importance.

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