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The Kerluhir Menhir, also known as Kerluir, is a megalithic monument located in Carnac, Morbihan. It is about 200 metres south of the hamlet of Kerluir and 300 metres northeast of Cloucarnac, near the Dolmen de Roch-Vihan. The 4.33-metre-high menhir has a marked erosion channel, characteristic of rocks exposed to weather for millennia.

The menhir was searched in 1876 by J. Miln, who discovered remains of the Gallo-Roman era, including bricks and pottery. These artifacts suggest re-use or use of the site well after its neolithic erection. The monument became the property of the state, as indicated by a pillar at its foot bearing the inscription "STATE PROPERTY - KLUHIR MENHIR".

Ranked as historical monuments in 1889, Kerluhir's menhir illustrates the early importance of preserving megalithic sites in Brittany. Its early ranking reflects the recognition of its archaeological and heritage value. The site is today a major testimony of megalithic culture, typical of the region of Carnac, known for its alignments and prehistoric monuments.

Available sources, including the work of Zacharie Le Rouzic in 1965, confirm his inventory of megalithic monuments in the region. Menhir, although little documented about its precise origins, remains a key element in understanding the funeral and symbolic practices of Neolithic in Brittany. Its approximate location, noted as "passible" (level 5/10), invites further studies to refine the knowledge about its implementation context.

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