Kerloas menhir, Prehistoric menhir in Plouarzel, France
The Kerloas menhir is a granite monolith rising about 9.5 meters above ground, with two distinctive bulges on opposite sides of its surface. This striking stone formation stands on a hill at about 132 meters in elevation and can be seen from considerable distances on clear days.
The stone was erected around 5000 BCE during the Stone Age, making it older than the Egyptian pyramids. Lightning struck its peak in the 17th century, damaging the summit and reducing its original height.
Newlyweds once visited to rub themselves against the bulges, believing this would help them have sons. This custom reveals how local people viewed the stone as a place with special powers.
A parking area is located about 200 meters to the west, making it easy to reach the site. The location is accessible on foot and offers good views, especially on clear days.
Excavations near the stone uncovered a paved area stretching about 20 meters and 26 pottery fragments from the Bronze Age. These discoveries suggest the site served as an important gathering or ritual place in ancient times.
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