Gavrinis Passage Tomb Morbihan
Middle Neolithic·Morbihan Neolithic·🇫🇷 Brittany, Morbihan, France
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About Gavrinis Passage Tomb Morbihan
Gavrinis Passage Tomb Morbihan at Brittany, Morbihan, France is a Middle Neolithic megalithic of the Morbihan Neolithic tradition, built c. 3500 BCE for fully engraved passage grave. 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 mattersGavrinis Passage Tomb Morbihan at Brittany, Morbihan, France is a Middle Neolithic megalithic of the Morbihan Neolithic tradition, built c. 3500 BCE for fully e
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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. 3500 BCE
- Period
- Middle Neolithic
- Culture
- Morbihan Neolithic
- Purpose
- Fully engraved passage grave
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 3500 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Gavrinis Passage Tomb Morbihan
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Gavrinis Passage Tomb Morbihan
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Structures & features
47.5733° N · 2.8972° W · 84 m · 4 mapped features
- Gavrinis Passage Tomb Morbihan Main Megalithic FeaturemegalithicPrimary megalithic feature at Gavrinis Passage Tomb Morbihan – central fully engraved passage grave element with stratified deposits47.5733° N · 2.8971° W
- Gavrinis Passage Tomb Morbihan Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Gavrinis Passage Tomb Morbihan defining settlement or ritual space47.5732° N · 2.8971° W
- Gavrinis Passage Tomb Morbihan Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Gavrinis Passage Tomb Morbihan ceremonial landscape47.5734° N · 2.8973° W
- Gavrinis Passage Tomb Morbihan Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management47.5732° N · 2.8973° W
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