Tumulus de Nillizien, Archaeological burial mound in Pontivy, France.
The Tumulus de Nillizien is a circular stone mound covered with earth, roughly 5.4 meters across and 1.7 meters tall. Inside are dry stone chambers that held the remains of what was likely a Celtic leader.
This burial monument was built during the Iron Age around 600 BCE for an important leader. Its interior contained stacked niches and a cinerary urn holding incinerated human remains.
This site reflects how Celtic communities honored their dead through earth mounds and stone chambers. Visitors can see the burial method that was important to these ancient people and their social customs.
This site is located in the western section of Square Lenglier near Saint-Joseph Church and is easy to reach. Since it sits outdoors, visitors should check weather conditions before planning a visit.
This mound was originally found in 1890 near Silfiac hamlet and was later taken apart piece by piece. Archaeologist Jérôme Le Brigand reconstructed the entire structure at its current location in Pontivy.
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