Comment sont arrivés les menhirs à Carnac ?
En réalité, les récentes études et découvertes scientifiques ont montré que les menhirs auraient été élevés entre le Vème et IIIème millénaire avant notre ère, par les habitants du Néolithique.
What is another name for menhir?
- For other uses, see Standing stone (disambiguation). A menhir (from Brittonic languages: maen or men, « stone » and hir or hîr, « long » ), standing stone, orthostat, or lith is a large man-made upright stone, typically dating from the European middle Bronze Age. They can be found individually as monoliths, or as part of a group of similar stones.
Where can I find menhirs in France?
- For example, the stone at Champs Dolent, in France (right), defines the border between Brittany and Normandy, but is also part of an older (solar) landscape alignment including nearby Mont St. Michel. Egyptian Obelisks. French Menhirs. Portuguese Menhirs. Axum, Ethiopia. Gallery of Menhirs.
When did the menhir first appear?
- The ‘wholesale’ appearance of menhirs began in Neolithic Europe, at around 4,000 BC, the same time as the first Egyptian obelisks (See Nabta Playa ). While the Egyptian obelisks were later carved with flattened faces, the European menhirs were shaped and smoothed so that with a few exceptions,…
Why Les menhirs campsite?
- We’re happy to welcome you to Les Menhirs campsite, the ideal place for relaxing with your family, just a stone’s throw from the great beach of Carnac… See you soon! Our mobile home fleet is regularly replaced and comprises three ranges. They allow you to choose the holiday accommodation that best suits your needs.
