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The protohistoric stele of Riec-sur-Belon is an archaeological vestige located in the municipality of the same name, in Finistère (British). This monument, whose precise dating remains undetermined, is characteristic of the Protohistory, a pivotal period between the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. Its registration as a Historic Monument in 1971 underscores its heritage importance, although details of its original use or its discovery context remain little documented in available sources.

Protohistoric steles, such as that of Riec-sur-Belon, were often erected for commemorative, ritual or territorial purposes. In Brittany of that time, these monuments probably marked places of assembly, borders or funeral sites. Their presence reflects an organized society, where symbolic practices and mastery of stone-cutting techniques played a central role. The absence of local written sources, however, makes it difficult to accurately interpret their exact function for this specific stele.

The current location of the stele, reported near the so-called Kereonec site in Riec-sur-Belon, is considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 7/10) according to data from the Merimée database. Its legal framework of protection, through a registration order in 1971, guarantees its preservation, but the practical information on its visit or accessibility is not detailed in the sources consulted. The associated photo, licensed under Creative Commons, is attributed to Yann Gwilhù, contributing to his visual documentation.

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