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Origin and history

Menhir de la Hune is an iconic megalith located in the commune of Bazugers, in the department of Mayenne, in the Pays de la Loire region. This monument, erected during the Neolithic period, bears witness to the cultural and religious practices of prehistoric societies of that time. It stands between the places known as the Hune, the Poiriers and the Ruellonnière, marking the local landscape with its imposing and mysterious presence.

Ranked as historic monuments since 1889, the Menhir de la Hune enjoys official protection that underscores its heritage importance. This classification, which took place from the first list of historical monuments in France, reflects the desire to preserve these ancient remains, often threatened by erosion or human activities. Menhir remains today a point of interest for those passionate about archaeology and local history.

Menhirs, such as the Hune, were generally associated with ritual, funeral or territorial functions in neolithic societies. Their placement in the landscape could mark places of assembly, borders or sacred sites. Although the specific details of the exact use of this menhir are not specified in the sources, its ranking and location make it a key element of the Mayenne megalithic heritage.

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