Temple de Trégouzel, Celtic-Roman temple located in Finistère, in France
The Temple de Trégouzel is an archaeological sanctuary near Douarnenez in France built in multiple phases and partly preserved in ruins. Excavations have uncovered stone foundations and pottery fragments that document several centuries of religious use.
The sanctuary was first built from wood, likely during the Iron Age, burned down around 200 BC, and was later rebuilt in stone. The site remained in use until roughly 300 AD, after which it was abandoned and its stones were taken for other structures.
The temple was a place where Celtic and Roman traditions met and merged, visible in the construction methods of different periods. Visitors can see today how people from different cultures used the same sacred space and practiced their beliefs there together.
The site sits in quiet surroundings with fields and low trees around it, allowing a relaxed exploration without crowds. Information panels on site explain the archaeological findings and help visitors understand the ruins and their significance.
The sanctuary was rebuilt from scratch multiple times, showing it remained deeply important to the region's people for generations. The changing building styles document how the local population adapted to cultural shifts across the centuries.
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