La Joselière dolmen
La Joselière dolmen, Neolithic burial site in Pornic, France.
Description
La Joselière dolmen is a Neolithic burial chamber in Pornic with a roughly square mound measuring 11 meters on each side. Flat stones are arranged between two straight dry-stone walls to create four side chambers connected by a central passage.
History
This megalithic tomb was constructed around 3500 BCE during the Middle Neolithic period. Its multi-chamber design with a central passage reflects burial practices that became widespread along Atlantic coastal regions during this era.
Culture
Excavations at La Joselière revealed multiple artifacts including variscite beads, flint tools, and pottery fragments, indicating sophisticated burial practices.
Practical
The site sits roughly 250 meters east of La Joselière beach and is reached via a coastal path. The route follows a marked circuit along the shore that is easy to walk and offers pleasant views.
Did you know?
An engraved stone with small circular marks sits at the northeast corner entrance, indicating the initial construction phase. These deliberate markings suggest that builders left specific signs to mark important points of the structure.
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