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The tumulus of Loperhet is a historical monument located in the municipality of Loperhet, in the department of Finistère (code Insee 29140), in Brittany. This site dates back to the Bronze Age, a period marked by the development of monumental funeral structures designed to honour the deceased. Its registration as a Historic Monument by decree of 3 November 1971 attests to its heritage importance and the need to preserve it for future generations.

By the Bronze Age, the Breton populations erected tumulus to serve as collective or individual burials. These monuments, often located on high or visible points, played a central role in the religious and social practices of the communities of the time. They symbolized both the connection with ancestors and a social organization structured around elaborate funeral rites.

The location of the Loperhet tumulus, although approximately known (estimated at 5/10 based on available data), is associated with the address "225 Gorre Menez, 29470 Loperhet". This site, protected under the title of Historic Monuments, is one of the archaeological remains that allow us to study the lifestyles and beliefs of the bronze age societies in Brittany.

The available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its status as a protected element (cadastre C 145) but do not provide detailed information on its current state, its accessibility to the public or any archaeological excavations carried out on site. However, its registration in 1971 reflects an official recognition of its historical and cultural value.

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