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Origin and history

The two menhirs of Carnac are emblematic megalithic remains of the Neolithic period. Located in the municipality of Carnac, in Morbihan (Bretagne), these monuments have been listed as Historic Monuments since 1931. Their location, although documented, remains approximate according to modern criteria, with an accuracy assessed as fair (note 5/10).

Neolithic, the period of their erection, marks a major transition in human history, with the development of agriculture, breeding and sedentarization. Menhirs, erected stones often associated with funeral or ritual practices, illustrate the social and spiritual organization of the communities of the time. In Brittany, these monuments are particularly numerous, reflecting a significant concentration of human activities and megalithic constructions.

The two menhirs of Carnac, identified under cadastral reference N 1259, were officially protected by a classification order dated 16 May 1931. This protection underscores their heritage and archaeological importance. Their approximate address, 46 Route de Pen Er Lann, allows to situate them in an environment still marked by traces of this distant time.

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