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The menhirs of Barbouly are two megalithic monuments located in Sainte-Christine, in the department of Puy-de-Dôme, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. These two erect stones, typical of Neolithic, consist of granite. The first menhir, still standing, has a triangular shape and is 1.24 m high for 1.12 m wide at the base. The second, lying less than 2 meters from the first, reaches 2.25 m in length for 1.30 m in width.

These megaliths were classified as historical monuments by order of 10 May 1982. Their precise location is indicated as being 50 meters from a road, with free access, on the edge of a pond also accessible to the public. Their presence illustrates the importance of megalithic constructions in this region, as evidenced by the bibliographical references, in particular the Inventory of Megaliths of France published in 1983 by Sylvie Amblard.

The menhirs of Barbouly are part of a wider set of megalithic sites in Puy-de-Dôme, reflecting the cultural and religious practices of neolithic societies. Their conservation and classification underline their heritage value, both for their seniority and for their representation of prehistoric architectural traditions. Their free access allows a direct discovery of this heritage by the public.

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