Megalithanlagen in Carnac

Megalithic Sites of Carnac

Carnac and the surrounding Morbihan region contain the highest concentration of Neolithic monuments in the world. Dating from 4500 to 3300 BC, these sites include the famous alignments of Ménec and Kermario, which feature thousands of standing stones arranged in precise rows. Beyond the alignments, the landscape is dotted with massive burial tumuli, passage graves, and solitary menhirs like the 6.5-meter Géant du Manio, offering a comprehensive look at prehistoric architecture and burial customs.

Megalithic Sites of Carnac — Karte

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Carnac Stones

Carnac is a commune beside the Gulf of Morbihan on the south coast of Brittany in the Morbihan department in north-western France.

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Alignement du Ménec

The largest of the Carnac alignments, consisting of 1,050 stones arranged in 11 parallel rows. The site stretches over 1.2 kilometers and is anchored by semicircular stone circles, known as cromlechs, at both ends.

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Alignement de Kermario

This site contains 1,029 menhirs in 10 rows and features some of the tallest stones in the region. It includes a dolmen at its western edge and demonstrates how the stones graduate in size across the field.

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Saint-Michel tumulus

The Saint-Michel tumulus is a megalithic grave mound, located east of Carnac in Brittany, France.

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Dolmen de Kerlescan

A Neolithic passage grave situated near the Kerlescan stone rows. It represents the funerary architecture typical of the period, often found in close proximity to the larger stone alignments.

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Tumulus-dolmen de Kercado

One of the world's oldest megalithic monuments, dating to approximately 4500 BC. This circular mound contains a well-preserved passage grave and is topped by a small menhir.

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Kerzérho

Kerzérho is a set of neolithic alignments in the commune of Erdeven, in the region of Brittany, France.

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Tumulus à trois dolmens de Mané-Kérioned

A unique Neolithic site featuring three dolmens arranged in a specific layout within a single mound. Some of the interior stones feature rare prehistoric carvings.

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Tumulus du Moustoir

A massive burial mound measuring 85 meters in length. It features a dolmen at its western end and a menhir standing on its summit.

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Dolmens de Rondossec

A significant Neolithic burial site in Plouharnel featuring three passage graves housed within a single large tumulus.

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Tumulus de Crucuny

A prominent Neolithic burial mound located north of Carnac, topped by a tall menhir that served as a marker.

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Dolmen de Cruz-Menquen

A Neolithic passage grave located at the northern entrance to Carnac, demonstrating the area's dense concentration of funerary monuments.

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Cromlech de Kerbourgnec

Located in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, this site features a rare coastal stone circle and an accompanying alignment of menhirs.

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Menhir de Kerluhir

A solitary standing stone located in the Carnac countryside, typical of the individual menhirs found throughout the Morbihan department.

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Menhir de la pointe de Kerguérite

A solitary Neolithic standing stone positioned on the Quiberon peninsula near the coastline.

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Allée couverte de la Pointe-de-Guéritte

A Neolithic gallery grave, or passage tomb, situated on the rugged coast of the Quiberon peninsula.

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Dolmen du Conguel

A prehistoric passage grave located at the southern tip of the Quiberon peninsula, revealing early human activity in this coastal landscape.

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Le Géant du Manio

The tallest standing stone in the Carnac region, this 6.5-meter menhir stands near the Quadrilatère and likely served as a landmark or ceremonial center.