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Origin and history

The Menhir de Briangault is an emblematic monument located in the municipality of Sion-les-Mines, in the Pays de la Loire region. This type of megalithic structure, typical of Neolithic, bears witness to ancient cultural and religious practices, although its precise dating is not mentioned in the available sources. Menhirs, such as Briangault's, were often erected by prehistoric communities for reasons still partially unknown, but probably related to rituals, territorial markings or spiritual beliefs.

In the Pays de la Loire region, these monuments are part of a landscape rich in megalithic remains, reflecting an ancient human occupation and organised around long-lasting symbolic landmarks.