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Origin and history

Kernescop's tumulus, located in Plogonnec in Finistère (Bretagne region), is an emblematic monument of the Bronze Age. This archaeological site, typical of the funeral buildings of that time, bears witness to the ritual and social practices of local populations. Its classification as Historic Monument by decree of 4 November 1971 underlines its heritage importance and its preservation for future generations.

At the Bronze Age, tumulus were mainly used as collective or individual burials, reflecting a social organization structured around beliefs related to death and beyond. In the Breton region, these monuments were often erected on strategic sites, marking the landscape and playing a symbolic role in the memory of communities. Their construction involved collective mobilization, revealing a society capable of ambitious and sustainable projects.

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