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Origin and history

The tumulus of Goarem-an-Dorguenn, located in Kersaint-Plabennec in Finistère, is an emblematic vestige of the Bronze Age. This funerary monument, typical of the megalithic buildings of the region, illustrates the ritual practices and technical know-how of prehistoric Breton societies. Its registration by decree of 30 June 1966 as a Historical Monument underlines its heritage and archaeological importance.

At the Bronze Age, Brittany was marked by a complex social organization, where tumulus served as collective or individual burials for elites or important members of the community. These structures, often implanted in strategic landscapes, also reflected an advanced mastery of stone architecture. The tumulus of Goarem-an-Dorguenn fits in this context, although details specific to its use or its manufacturers remain largely unknown in the absence of written sources.

The location of the site, reported as approximate (estimated at 5/10), places the tumulus in the Za De Penn Ar Forest area at Kersaint-Plabennec. Owned by the Finistère department, the monument does not have detailed practical information about its visit or access, limiting its knowledge to the public to its protected status and archaeological value.

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