Er Grah Tumulus Locmariaquer
Middle Neolithic·Carnac Neolithic·🇫🇷 Brittany, Morbihan, France
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About Er Grah Tumulus Locmariaquer
Er Grah Tumulus Locmariaquer at Brittany, Morbihan, France is a Middle Neolithic megalithic of the Carnac Neolithic tradition, built c. 4500 BCE for 140 m long tumulus. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersEr Grah Tumulus Locmariaquer at Brittany, Morbihan, France is a Middle Neolithic megalithic of the Carnac Neolithic tradition, built c. 4500 BCE for 140 m long
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 4500 BCE
- Period
- Middle Neolithic
- Culture
- Carnac Neolithic
- Purpose
- 140 m long tumulus
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 4500 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Er Grah Tumulus Locmariaquer
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Er Grah Tumulus Locmariaquer
On the ground
Structures & features
47.5711° N · 2.9475° W · 219 m · 4 mapped features
- Er Grah Tumulus Locmariaquer Main Megalithic FeaturemegalithicPrimary megalithic feature at Er Grah Tumulus Locmariaquer – central 140 m long tumulus element with stratified deposits47.5712° N · 2.9474° W
- Er Grah Tumulus Locmariaquer Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Er Grah Tumulus Locmariaquer defining settlement or ritual space47.5710° N · 2.9474° W
- Er Grah Tumulus Locmariaquer Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Er Grah Tumulus Locmariaquer ceremonial landscape47.5712° N · 2.9476° W
- Er Grah Tumulus Locmariaquer Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management47.5710° N · 2.9476° W
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