Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Erdeven, located in Brittany, France, is renowned for its significant prehistoric archaeological sites featuring megalithic structures. Among these are the Mané-Croch, Mané-Bras, and Crucuno dolmens, as well as the Kerzérho alignments. These structures, primarily from the Neolithic period, serve as monumental funerary and ceremonial sites. The dolmens, which are stone tombs, and the alignments, consisting of rows of standing stones, provide insight into the religious and ritual practices of early human societies. The site's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and its extensive stone formations underscore its importance in prehistoric times, potentially serving both astronomical and social functions. Erdeven's megalithic sites reflect the ingenuity of early inhabitants in stone construction and align with broader patterns of prehistoric activity in the region.
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