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Origin and history

The protohistoric stele of Goulien is an archaeological vestige located in the commune of Goulien, in the Finistère region of Brittany. This monument, whose precise dating remains undetermined, is associated with the Protohistory, a pivotal period between the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. Its classification as Historic Monument by decree of 30 June 1966 underlines its heritage importance and its legal protection.

The location of the stele, reported in the Merimée database under Insee 29063, is approximate, with an accuracy assessed as "passible" (note 5/10). It is located near Lannourec, in the commune of Goulien. Ownership of the municipality, its access and current vocation (visit, cultural use) are not specified in the available sources. The data comes mainly from the Monumentum platform and internal archives.

Protohistoric steles, such as Goulien's, were often linked to funeral, commemorative or territorial practices in ancient societies. Their erection reflected beliefs, a structured social organization, or symbolic markings of the landscape. In Brittany, these monuments are part of a wider network of prehistoric and protohistoric remains, bearing witness to a continuous human occupation for millennia.

The Creative Commons license associated with the stele photo (credit: GO69) indicates a willingness to share knowledge about this heritage. However, the sources do not mention recent archaeological excavations or detailed studies that further illuminate its original context or its exact meaning. Its ranking in 1966 remains the most documented historical element.

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