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Origin and history

The Huelgoat Menhir is a megalithic monument erected during the Neolithic period, marked by the emergence of agriculture and livestock in Europe. This type of structure, typical of Brittany, probably served as a territorial marker, funeral or ritual for local communities. Menhirs, often isolated or aligned, reflect a complex social organization and a spirituality rooted in the landscape.

The Breton region, rich in prehistoric remains, was then populated by sedentary societies living from the exploitation of natural resources. Menhirs, like Huelgoat's, were probably places of assembly or worship, although their exact function remains debated by archaeologists. Their preservation until today makes them precious witnesses of this distant time.

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