Statue menhir of Mollet, Archaeological menhir in Mollet del Vallès, Spain.
The Mollet statue menhir is a standing stone monument carved from arkose stone, discovered during construction work in a parking lot. The original is now housed in the courtyard of Can Mulà library, with an exact replica displayed at Pruneras Park.
The monument dates to the late Neolithic period and was uncovered in 2009 about 26 feet (8 meters) below the ground during parking lot construction. Its discovery provided insight into Neolithic settlement patterns and artistic abilities in the region.
The carved facial features and geometric patterns on the back show how Neolithic people expressed themselves through stone. These marks reveal what mattered to the communities who created this monument.
To see the original, visit Can Mulà library where it is displayed in the courtyard. If you prefer an easier location, the park where it was found offers a replica that is freely accessible to everyone.
The arkose stone was deliberately brought from distant quarries such as Serralada Litoral or Figaró mountains. This costly transport from far away shows how important this monument was to the people who created it.
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