Pierres Plates, Neolithic dolmen in Locmariaquer, France
Pierres Plates is a large megalithic burial structure from Neolithic times located near the coast of Locmariaquer. The structure consists of stone corridors with a side chamber and is formed by standing stones and flat capstones arranged into an enclosed passage.
The megalithic burial structure was built during the late Neolithic as a communal burial place for regional populations. Early archaeological work in the 1800s uncovered carved stones and evidence of ritual activity within the passage.
Ancient stone carvings adorn the interior walls, displaying geometric patterns and circular motifs. These artistic marks come from communities that lived there around 5.000 years ago and decorated their burial places with care.
The monument sits near the beach and is easily accessible on foot from the town center. Access to the interior is limited by protective barriers, but visitors can view the outer structure and stone arrangement from various angles.
The stone passage bends after a short distance and leads to a rectangular side chamber, showing how deliberately the builders planned the interior layout. This spatial design was uncommon in other megalithic structures of the era.
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