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Origin and history

The Carnac tumulus is a funerary monument dating from the Neolithic period, marked by the emergence of agriculture and megalithic architecture in Europe. This type of structure generally served as a collective burial, reflecting the social organization and spiritual beliefs of the communities of the time. The tumulus were often erected as territorial markers or places of memory for ancestors.

Ranked a Historic Monument by decree of 18 May 1931, this tumulus is part of the rich megalithic heritage of the region of Carnac, Brittany. The precise location of the site, although documented (address: 8167 Kerbospern, 56340 Carnac), is considered to be mediocre (note 5/10), which may complicate its exact identification on the ground. No additional information is available on its specific use or on the artifacts found there.

The region of Carnac, known for its menhir alignments, is home to many remains of Neolithic, reflecting a dense and organized human occupation. The tumulus, like this one, are part of a broader cultural landscape, where funeral and ritual monuments played a central role in community life. Their preservation now allows us to study the construction techniques and social practices of this distant period.

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