Circular burial of the tip of Er-Limouzen

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Origin and history

The circular burial of Er-Limousen Point is a funerary monument located in the municipality of Quiberon, Morbihan. This site, dated from the Prehistory, illustrates the burial practices of this time, although little detailed information on its precise use or archaeological context is available in current sources.

Ranked as a Historic Monument by decree of 29 May 1931, this site is now owned by the municipality of Quiberon. The location of the monument is estimated as "passable" (note of 5/10), suggesting an approximation in the available coordinates. No information is provided on its accessibility or openness to the public.

The region of Quiberon, Brittany, was in Prehistory a territory marked by fishing, hunting and gathering activities. Circular burials, such as that of Er-Limousen, often played a central role in funeral rituals in local communities, serving as both a place of memory and a territorial marker. These structures reflect a complex social and spiritual organization, although the specific details of this monument remain unknown.

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