Allée couverte du Cher Arpent, Gallery grave in L'Étang-la-Ville, France
The Allée couverte du Cher Arpent is a gallery grave in L'Étang-la-Ville, France. It consists of upright stone slabs supporting a flat capstone, with a short stone pathway leading to a dark entrance.
The tomb was found in 1878 by a vine grower working his land. In the early 20th century, the owner of the château had it taken apart and rebuilt nearby, so the current structure is not the original.
The name Cher Arpent comes from the old vineyard where the tomb was found. Today, people walk past it in the park without always knowing its age.
The monument sits in the park of the town hall, so you can visit during daylight hours. The ground is uneven, so watch your step as you approach the entrance.
The original tomb was about 18 meters long and held many burials. Some skulls found there showed signs of trepanation, a practice of cutting into the skull.
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