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Erdeven

Prehistoric megalithic site with dolmens.

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

About

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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Archaeological Features

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Burial and Funerary Structures

Dolmens

Astronomical and Timekeeping Structures

Stone Alignments

Historical Timeline

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Details

Country
France
Source
Wikipedia