Pointe du Souc'h necropolis, Neolithic necropolis in Plouhinec, France.
Pointe du Souc'h necropolis is a Neolithic burial ground located on the Brittany coast near Plouhinec. It contains several stone-built burial chambers arranged as distinct funerary spaces across the site.
The site was built during the Neolithic period and shows multiple construction phases from early to late stages. Excavations in the 1870s uncovered artifacts and a distinctive pottery style that takes its name from this location.
The burial site shows how Neolithic communities placed their dead in organized stone chambers, suggesting shared beliefs about honoring the deceased. Visitors can see how groups worked together to build these lasting monuments for their loved ones.
The site is located on the Brittany coastline and is accessible by car. Wear weather-appropriate clothing as the location is exposed to coastal winds and changing sea conditions.
One burial chamber was carved directly into the bedrock where flint tools were left behind. This unusual construction method reveals that different burial traditions existed at the site at the same time.
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