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Origin and history

The eight menhirs aligned with Carnac are an emblematic vestige of Neolithic in Brittany. This monument, located in the Morbihan, is composed of stones erected according to a characteristic alignment of the megalithic buildings of this period. Ranked a historic monument by decree of February 9, 1940, it illustrates the importance of prehistoric sites in this area rich in archaeological remains.

The location of this monument, although documented in the Merimée base under Insee code 56034 (Common Carnac), remains approximate, with an accuracy assessed as fair (level 5/10). Menhirs, often associated with ritual or funeral functions, reflect the cultural and social practices of neolithic communities, marked by a collective organization and a strong relationship with the territory.

Carnac, in Neolithic, was an area of intense activity for local populations, who erected these stones for still partially enigmatic reasons. These monuments, integrated into sacred landscapes, could serve as symbolic landmarks or assembly places. Their alignment suggests advanced planning and technical mastery for the time, characteristic of the sedentary and agricultural societies that were then developing in Western Europe.

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