Menhir la Pierre au Jô, Neolithic menhir in Pont-à-Mousson, France
Menhir la Pierre au Jo is a limestone standing stone located near Pont-à-Mousson, measuring about 2.5 meters tall with a rectangular shape. The stone sits oriented toward the cardinal directions and represents the sole officially recognized menhir in its department.
This standing stone was raised during the Neolithic period, between 4000 and 2000 years before the Common Era. It has endured through the centuries, making it a rare survivor from prehistoric times in this region.
The name comes from a local Lorraine dialect word meaning rooster, which tells you something about how people in this region connect ancient stones to everyday life. The name choice reveals what mattered to the communities who lived here long ago.
You can reach the stone by taking the D954 road from Pont-à-Mousson toward Pagny-sur-Moselle, with parking available near a local stadium. The site is open year-round since it stands in the open countryside without barriers or restrictions.
The stone survived undamaged through four years of intense First World War fighting in the nearby Bois-le-Prêtre woodland area. This fact shows how a prehistoric place endured the violence of modern history without being harmed.
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