Allée couverte de Crec'h Quillié, Gallery grave in Saint-Quay-Perros, France
The Allée couverte de Crec'h Quillié is a Neolithic gallery grave built from granite stones in Saint-Quay-Perros, Brittany. The structure runs east to west, forming a long covered passage that leads into a burial chamber, with the entrance opening on the south side.
The grave was built around 2200 BC and served a Neolithic community as a collective burial place. A local schoolteacher rediscovered it by chance in 1961, after which archaeologists carried out excavations during the 1960s and recovered tools, pottery, and ornaments.
The site is reached by a short path from the road, crossing uneven ground, so sturdy footwear is a good idea. An information panel at the entrance helps visitors understand the structure before they walk through it.
One of the stone slabs near the entrance bears an engraving that represents a female figure with a bosom and a necklace, understood as a depiction of the Mother Goddess. Such carvings are rare among Breton megalithic tombs, which makes this one stand out among the graves of the region.
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