Site des Mégalithes, Neolithic stone monuments in Locmariaquer, France.
This site is a prehistoric ensemble of several large stone monuments spread across an open landscape. It consists of three main structures: a standing stone, an underground chambered tomb built from stone blocks, and a large earthen mound, which together form a cohesive archaeological whole.
These monuments were built during the Neolithic period and represent an early phase of monumental construction in western Europe. They reveal how human settlements and building methods evolved across generations in Brittany.
The stones display carefully carved patterns and are aligned with specific celestial directions, showing how Neolithic people understood the sky and geometry. Walking through the site, it becomes clear these structures were positioned with deliberate intent.
The site is easily walkable and allows visitors to view the structures up close. There are shaded areas and pathways providing access to all three main monuments.
The standing stone was once one of the largest stone sculptures ever erected and today shows only a fraction of its original height. This fragment still demonstrates the impressive skills of ancient stoneworkers.
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