Conche Verte, Neolithic menhir in Olonne-sur-Mer, France
Conche Verte is a standing stone from the Neolithic period located near Les Sables-d'Olonne on the Atlantic coast. The rock emerges from flat ground and forms a distinctive marker in the surrounding forest landscape.
The stone dates back to the Neolithic period and was part of an early settlement system along the western French coast. Early 20th-century archaeological work uncovered traces of tools and stones buried beneath the monument.
This stone monument marks the territory of people who lived here thousands of years ago along the coast. Local residents view it as a connection to their region's deepest past.
The site is reached by walking through a forest path that starts near a parking area. Wear sturdy shoes and plan enough time for the walk, since the route crosses natural terrain.
Beneath the stone lies a layer of darkened earth showing that sand dunes formed after the monument was erected. This reveals how much the coastal landscape has shifted over thousands of years.
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