Kerlescan alignments, Neolithic megalithic site in Carnac, France.
The Kerlescan alignments are a Neolithic stone arrangement in Brittany with more than 550 standing stones set in parallel rows. The stones extend across the landscape in a carefully planned formation that covers substantial ground.
The stones were erected around 6500 years ago by early settlers and rank among Europe's oldest stone construction projects. Multiple generations likely maintained and expanded this arrangement over centuries.
The stones carry the memory of prehistoric communities that gathered here for ceremonies and rituals. Visitors sense how important this place was in the lives of ancient inhabitants.
Visitors can explore the stones on well-maintained paths and learn from information boards placed throughout the site. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since the terrain is uneven and the site requires time to explore properly.
At the western end stands a special cluster of 39 stones enclosed by a raised earth bank that sets it apart from the main alignment. This bounded group is marked by a notably tall standing stone that draws the eye and makes this section distinct.
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